7 Favorites Featuring Cattleya, a Most Unusual Color

There are some very unusual color names, but perhaps none as esoteric as cattleya (pronounced cat-lee-yuh). The name comes from William Cattley, the botany patron and orchid lover who sparked a major collecting and gardening trend for orchids in England in the 1700s. One of his original orchids, cattleya labiata, is of the color now known at cattleya (see photo at right).

Merriam-Webster defines cattleya as being

A moderate purple that is redder and paler than heliotrope, bluer and paler than average amethyst, and paler and slightly bluer than manganese violet.

This color is difficult to find in decorative objects, but we kept our eyes open and came up with seven favorites that incorporate this rich, beautiful purple hue. Click on each photograph for more information about each piece.

As lead curriculum developer for Sheffield School, I get interested in unusual colors. If you're interested in learning more about interior design and decorating with color, then I encourage you to explore the Sheffield School, New York, NY. Sheffield began as an Interior Design school in 1985, and then expanded our course offerings to train people in other design-related fields, including Feng Shui, Wedding and Event Planning, and Jewelry Design. With thousands of active students and more than 50,000 graduates, Sheffield has trained more design professionals than any school in the world.

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Comments

[Oxford Business Group]

Nice collection you have shared here.. thanks

[Priante esta preparado]

Beautiful use of purple, i like it.

[Katy from Alexander Wang Shoes]

I have to agree with Greg above, totally heart the chair...where can I buy?

Awesome!

[edm]

That is such a pretty purple color. I might have to use it in my house when I paint my babys room

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[Alex]

I don't believe this, I 've been looking for the perfect color for my bridesmaids dresses...I think I've just found it...Thank you so much!


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[camping]

The pale purple looks good, can show different things to different

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