Violet - a symbol of power and luxury

Purple is increasingly appearing on interior walls. Is he doomed to a supporting role? According to Benjamin Moore brand specialists - definitely not!

Purple can be safely described as the most "floral" color. Shades of lavender, violet or heather are widely known and have permanently entered our nomenclature. In the face of spring and nature awakening to life, it should come as no surprise that purple is the next hero of the Color Workshop color series. Color experts from Benjamin Moore - an exclusive paint brand, present the symbolism and history of this color and share practical advice on its use in interior design.

Noble and precious

The color purple has always been an attribute of power, and at the same time it was associated with luxury. The reason for this was the very high cost of producing the so-called violet dye. Tyrian purple. This pigment came from rozkolec, i.e. sea snails. To obtain only 1 gram of Tyrian purple, about 800 pieces of thorn were needed. Therefore, only rulers and high clergy could afford to dye their robes purple. The exceptional beauty of purple is also evidenced by the fact that it was the favorite color of Queen Cleopatra, which additionally symbolized virtue and faith in ancient Egypt.

Does it soothe or stimulate?

Purple is one of the most intriguing colors in the color palette, which is the fruit of a combination of stimulating red and cool blue. And it is this surprising duo of two basic colors from the color wheel that makes it unique. “Depending on the proportions between red and blue used, purples can emanate energy or have a relaxing effect on us. These properties of violet are used in everyday life. Subdued, pale shades are indicated in the therapy of overcoming fears and phobias, while intense, saturated purples are an ideal environment for people practicing artistic professions, positively affecting their creativity, says Anna Grzesiuk, Marketing Specialist at Benjamin Moore Polska .

Violet - an actor of the second plan?

So far, purple has played a secondary role in residential interiors. Mostly it was used only when arranging accessories, as a color breaking the monotony of white or delicate pastels. It must be admitted that it fulfills this role perfectly, but interior designers more and more often decide to entrust purple as the main color of an apartment or house. This color is especially good for decorating interiors in the Provencal style. Walls in a shade of wild orchid (wild orchid color 2072-40 from the Color Preview color chart by Benjamin Moore) or dark grapes (color pinot grigio grape CSP-460 from the Color Stories color chart, which will soon be available in Poland) perfectly match the romantic, cozy and slightly sugary atmosphere of the decor. Sweet and saturated purple will look sensual in the bedroom (purplicious CSP-465 from the Color Stories by Benjamin Moore). If we are afraid of such strong shades, an ingenious solution is to combine two shades of purple in the interior - light and dark. For example, we can paint three walls of the room with a delicate, whitened lavender (e.g. lily lavender 2071-60), and give the fourth wall opposite the entrance a shade of saturated plum (e.g. plum royale 2070-20). Violets look very good in the company of other colors. Combinations with yellows and grays are effective. However, you should avoid combining purple with its base colors, i.e. blue and red. More information and inspiration about purples can be found on the Benjamin Moore Polska fanpage on Facebook at www.facebook.pl/benjaminmoore.pl .

Benjamin Moore offers several dozen shades of purple, which are available in the following coloring systems: Benjamin Moore ^® GENNEX ^® Platform or Color Preview ^® . On the basis of the given color name and number, the showroom staff prepares Benjamin Moore paints in colors that perfectly match the customer's expectations. The uniqueness of the shades is ensured by the hologram of the "Authentic Color" brand.

The exclusive distributor of exclusive paints by Benjamin Moore is BM Polska. The products are available in company showrooms and a network of reputable distribution points throughout the country. The full list of points of sale is available on the website www.benjaminmoore.pl .