Violet - Colour Explained

Violet is the perfect combination of the coolness of blue and the fiery heat of red. These two colours come together in a shade that is utterly unique and beautiful enough to be considered as the only shade fit for royalty. It used to be that purple dye was more expensive than solid gold. Even now that it has become readily available, both in colouring and in nature, violet is still considered as one of the most beautiful shades of all.

It is also the colour that mainly symbolizes wisdom, creativity, dignity, magic, mystery and a whole more. It is even considered as a shade fit for religion and religious rituals. Such diversity in meaning is associated with violet’s parent colours.

It is the colour of courage and valor, luxury and extravagance. It is also the perfect shade to represent youth and nostalgia. Studies have shown that most young adolescent girls prefer a lighter shade of violet, everything from purple, periwinkle, mauve – name it and it is bound to be someone’s favorite. At the same time the deepest violet can be worn to represent mourning and sadness.

This colour occurs rarely in nature, but it is common in areas such as food and flora. It is in the rich shade of aubergines, in the skins of dark skinned grapes that give red wine, its’ unmistakable colour. It is also the colour of crisp radicchio and sweet plums and figs. Flowers also bloom in the shade of violet, some flowers are naturally tinged in violet while others have been artificially enhanced for effect.