Purple symbolises royalty and conjures images of pomp and ceremony. For centuries, coronation robes have traditionally been purple; soft lilac and sometimes a rich, dark hue of Aubergine. In contradiction, the colour Purple does not like to show off and prefers the back to the foreground. Purp...
Boy… does my site need a colour overhaul! Where’s Foose when ya need him? lovin it Derek – thanks 🙂 Reply Andy Crestodina Great info. I’ve seen how contrasting colors can help conversions. To get the strongest contrast, you can use “complimentary colors.” In other words, ...
Green symbolises trustworthiness, youth, and energy. But wait, so does yellow… and orange, and blue! Breaking down the associations that colours have to certain states of mind can be terribly confusing. In semiotics – or the study of signs – the use of colour as a substitute, or ...
(first used in the 1st century AD)—as does the nameHindustān, also in currency among Hindi-speaking Indians as another name to describe the country as a whole. Some Hindu nationalists have advocated for the creation ofAkhand Bharat(“Greater India”) which would unite India with all of ...
As soon as I heard the news – my first thought was “that’s why ages ago they chose the colour purple” – its the ancient sign of royalty. Of course I could be completely wrong, but when I googled “purple and royalty”, this is what came up: Why Is the Color Purple Associated...
If any brand symbolises the more flamboyant side of la dolce vita, it's Aquazzura: known for its sky-high heels and diamanté, well, everything, this Italian brand has graced the feet of celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence and Nicole Kidman. Aquazzura may be a baby in the Italian style...
Chapel royal chorister Samuel Strachan, who at 14 is one of the youngest members of the congregation, welcomes the King to symbolise the importance of youth in the nation's society. The Kingresponds: "In his name and after his example, I come not to be served but to s...
Gaudí conceived of the Sagrada Familia as a great visual bible in stone, and so the main facades of the church each allude to a different aspect of the Christian redemptive arc. The Nativity Facade faces the sunrise, and symbolises the birth of Jesus. It's the only part of the basilic...