Currently as well as historically, the color purple evokes an aura of royalty, mystique, power, wealth and magic.
Purple reigns supreme, as togas in rich shades were worn by all the powerful Roman Emperors and it was a favorite color of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Spiritually, it reflects pure thoughts and symbolizes intelligence and creativity.
The U.S. Military awards the Purple Hear, a decoration given to soldiers wounded in battle to recognize bravery. 
Several hues of the purple palette include grape, lavender, lilac, orchid, plum and aubergine.
Purple commands the eye to take notice and is prevalent in home interiors today. Using softer tones as a backdrop or as an accent color brings a regal air of beauty and harmony to any decor.
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11th Feb. '08
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Design & Decorating Resources
, Living Spaces
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Tags: blue, color-schemes, cream, full-spectrum-paint, green, interior, neutrals, orange, paint, purple, red, yellow
Authored by Ellen Kennon
The designers, architects and color consultants who have given me such support and inspiration over the years have inspired me to put together my new Full Spectrum “Designer’s Palette”.
I created these new colors with some of the countries most talented designers, architects and color consultants. The Designer’s Palette includes (more…)
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Are you tired of those cookie-cutter exterior paint color schemes you see in the paint brochures at the store? Not very exciting, are they?
Don’t settle for the mundane. Do what you do inside. Identify a favorite color. Let’s say it’s violet. (I know what you are thinking, “I can’t paint my house violet.” Sure you can). Even an atypical color choice can look amazing as long as you choose the right shade with appropriate accompanying colors.
The good news is that today’s exterior palettes include every hue on the color wheel. One of my favorite violet house body colors is California Historic Paints of America’s “Muted Mulberry”. It looks wonderful paired with a yellow/white trim, such as Benjamin Moore’s Navajo White, which compliments the violet both in hue and in warmth.
Play around with the door color. For something dramatic, try burgundy red. For a classic elegance, use a deep forest black/green. This works nicely on shutters too. If your preferred paint color is an interior color, ask your paint dealer to mix it up for you using an exterior paint. Be sure that it is toned down.
No more feeling humdrum about your homes’ curb appeal. Now you are truly making a personal statement about your home!
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