Ultra Violet can be many things to many
people. It "communicates originality,
ingenuity and visionary thinking," Leatrice
Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone
Color Institute, said by way of explanation.
It is found in the cosmos (think of all those
swirling purple nebulae!), the wellness
movement (amethyst crystals!) and was a
favorite color of the architect Frank Lloyd
Wright, who, Ms. Eiseman said, used to
wear a purple cape when he was trying
to be creative. Ditto Wagner, who liked to
surround himself with purple when he was
composing. Also, of course, Prince.
The purple choice also speaks to rebellion,
finding new ways to interpret our lives and
surroundings, Pressman said. It also speaks
to the pleasing calm of Provence and its
purple flower fields.
Call it purple or violet, this eye-catching
hue isn't the easiest to work with around
the home. A little goes a long way, but the
result can be oh so sumptuous. Check out
some of the fabulous ways this color has
been deployed in homes, appliances and
apparel, from subtle touches to serious
statements.
Or Prince. Maybe in this day and age we
can all just focus on Prince.
