Purple is a mysterious, deep color that came to us from Ancient Rome. It is associated with wealth and royalty. When describing purple, people list shades of red and purple. It was for this combination of colors that the ancient dyers of the mantles of the Roman emperors aspired.
Instructions
Step 1
A natural dye that dyes fabrics purple was discovered during the Phoenician civilization. A pigment called murexid is secreted by a special gland in a mollusc from the purplish family. The process of staining the fabric with this substance took quite a long time. The fabric first turned yellow, then green, then blue, and only at the fourth stage of dyeing did it acquire a red-violet hue. Only the richest people could afford to wear purple clothes, since up to 10,000 shellfish had to be processed to obtain 1 g of dye. It is not for nothing that in the days of Ancient Rome, purple paint was called nothing more than "divine purple". In the Russian tradition, it was customary to call the purple color "crimson" and refer to the shades of red.
Step 2
Magenta in different shades can contain dominant tones of the red and blue spectrum. Shades of red are considered more pleasing to the human eye, because they are easier to perceive. The plum version of purple is a bit depressing and replaces black at funerals in many cultures around the world. Natural purple is close to medium-intensity plum. These colors look noble and mysterious.
Step 3
Aniline dye fuchsin also belongs to the category of magenta dyes. This color is dominated by shades of red. It is considered an exciting color. And lavender, on the other hand, has the property of soothing and lulling. The predominance of the blue spectrum in it creates a romantic and peaceful atmosphere. This color is recommended for bedrooms.
Step 4
The purple color used in the interior gives the room a touch of splendor. Purple goes well with silver and gold metals. Purple and gold is a traditional combination used in imperial palaces and in the decoration of the robes of royalty. This color is also typical for oriental-style interiors, rich in decorative elements: variegated pillows, canopies, fabric wallpaper.
Step 5
When it comes to clothing, magenta is not meant to be worn on a daily basis. He should be given preference when choosing evening wear. Magenta can be combined with white to dilute the intensity of the color. Plum color combined with magenta creates an interesting play of shades. Color contrast can be created by combining magenta with yellow-pink. Complementary tones to basic combinations can include red, blue, and aged gold.
