Tyrian Plum is a beautifully refined, earthy, dark reddish-purple colour with real warmth and depth.
This rich, soft aubergine shade has been used extensively as a supporting hue in recent years, but now it's time for this rich jewel tone to take center stage. Tyrian Plum's warmth, ripeness, and depth of pigment are perfect for north-facing rooms and are particularly effective in intimate spaces like dining rooms and bedrooms.
Tyrian Plum pairs beautifully with many different colors from the Chalk Paint palette. With classic neutrals like County Grey and Old White, it evokes neoclassical elegance. Combine it with Honfleur and Burgundy with gold leaf details and set it against a backdrop of olive green or light mallow for a dramatic look. Create a dark Victorian atmosphere with jewel tones like Knightsbridge Green or Amsterdam Green—or a contemporary look with Coolabah Green.
The color is named after Tyrian Purple, a natural pigment extracted from sea snails in ancient times. The dye was also called royal purple or imperial purple and was highly prized in antiquity because it was so time-consuming and expensive to harvest.
