How Paint Color Affects You, Part 5: Purple

At one time, purple was the rarest of colors. While red was easy to get from berries and orange was often found by grinding up plant roots, in the most populous parts of the world purple only came from one source: a mollusk that lived in a small portion of the Mediterranean Sea. Since it was so rare, only the most rich and royal people of the known world were able to afford it.

Luckily, today we have artificial pigments that can get you any color purple you want, and it’s not more expensive than any other color. But why would you choose to hire an interior painting service to paint your walls purple? Let’s take a look at how purple can affect you and those in your home.

Reasons to Paint with Purple:

• It’s Sophisticated
• It’s Artistic
• It’s Restful
• It’s A Wonderful Accent
• It Can Be Polarizing
• You Do Not Want It In A Restaurant (unless you do)

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As we mentioned above, purple can be polarizing. Most people avoid using a deep purple for every wall, but it certainly makes one of the best possible colors for trim. Contact a painting contractor to help you decide how purple can fit into your home!