Hillary Clinton opened her Wednesday concession speech with words of unity and faith in the democratic process. Many people saw her purple satin shirt and lapels, which were punctuated by Bill Clinton's matching tie, as an extension of that message.

Swing states are often referred to as “purple states” during elections, and Clinton’s words addressed the battleground parts of the country that remained in contention until the final hour last night. "We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought," she said. "But I still believe in America, and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future." For most, the purple seemed to reflect the underlying meaning of her words:

Still others called it suffragette purple, since the color—along with white and green—makes up the suffragette flag.

Others saw a Methodist bent, since Clinton is a Methodist:

And finally, purple is the color of the anti-bullying movement in L.G.B.T.Q. communities:

Though the guesses were disparate, the common thread between them is unity and progress. Ultimately the Clintons’ color choice is being viewed as a symbol of a focus on the future.

Vanity Fair has reached out to the Clinton campaign for comment.