A new exhibition chronicles how a paintings conservator and chemist solved a color mystery in one of the painter’s most beloved works.

Violet by name, violet by nature ... In ancient times the dye was expensive to produce, so it was reserved for royalty. This association of the colour purple with royalty and luxury persists today.

Not into the typical ruby red manicures for the holiday season? For winter 2025, purple chrome nails are the unexpected trend ...

Pantone has announced its new Colour of the Year ... as “dramatically provocative and thoughtful”, Ultra Violet is a deep purple shade that Pantone says communicates “originality, ingenuity ...

Lighting the way for the year ahead, Pantone announces PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet as the Color of the Year 2018! ????? A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, #UltraViolet ...