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colour on the web
Design: Colour on the web — purple
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designs using purple
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Design: Colour on the web — purple
Colour can have a psychological effect on a viewer.
Some cultures use colours for specific inferences: for example, purple
Purple is perceived to be royal, regal. This stemms from the fact that long ago the dyes needed to produce purple were so rare that only kings could have them.
Can be very 'dark', moody. Tints are 'lighter' — lilac, mauve, lavender, jacaranda.
Can be aristocratic, elegant. Can be feminine, romantic in its lighter values.
Symbolism: passion, imagination, sensitivity, magic, mysticism, mystery, mourning, romance
In Thailand purple is the colour of mourning
A room painted purple (tints) is said to be calming, soothing. Also tends to boost creativity.
The Purple Heart is an American award for bravery.
The kings and queens of Europe wear purple robes. Bishops (royalty of the church) also.
Found in:
- Orchids, irises, plums, grapes, opals, amethysts
- Royal robes
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