The Purple Colour: The symbol of opulence and nobility

COLORPEDIA  •  05 September 2024
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Flexible and timeless, purple helps to generate harmonious and especially tasteful interiors 

Purple is the colour that combines the calmness of blue with the energy of red, creating a unique balanced and opulent mood. It is renowned for rich history and multi - faceted influence to interior space decoration. In the ages, purple has been linked to opulence and aristocracy.

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In Ancient Rome, emperors and the nobility wore purple clothes to demonstrate their authority and wealth, in light of the rarity and costly fabrication of the purple dye. Also, purple has been linked to mystery and spirituality. Fine arts and religion have traditionally used purple to express spiritual depth and the connection with the divine.

According to the psychology of colours, purple boosts self-respect and confidence. Its deeper shades in particular, such as violet, can promote a feeling of power, encouraging a sense of personal value and succeeding.

In the modern age, purple still emanates a sense of high quality and nobility; it can be matched to several different tones and shades, to generate impressive yet harmonious ambience. It is ideal for bedrooms, for it can reinforce a relaxing environment, promoting rest and tranquillity.

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Depending on the desired mood, purple on wall surfaces can be adapted to a multitude of combinations, to highlight the character of any space. It can be combined with green shades to paint the sitting room, to turn it into a refreshed, natural space. Get inspired from the unique purple shades available through Inspired Collection and discover possible combinations for each room!