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Tyrian purple

An ancient purple dye extracted from murex sea snails and associated with sovereign power.

Its prestige came from labor, rarity, and colorfastness. The historical hue ranged from crimson to deep violet rather than one modern standardized purple.

Key facts

Hex: #630330
Family: purple
Undertone: red
Traditional use: imperial and ecclesiastical textiles

Available in: EN

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