Cultural Story
Versailles Red
Versailles Red comes from the lavish interiors of the Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV, the "Sun King," used deep red extensively—the Hall of Mirrors' velvet drapes, the throne room's brocade walls. This red later became the French Revolution's symbol—revolutionaries stormed the Bastille under red flags. It embodies both royal luxury and revolutionary passion.
Origin
Red dye from cochineal or madder root, extensively used in Versailles silk tapestries.
Symbolism
Versailles Red symbolizes power, passion, and revolution.
Historical Origin
Versailles was built between 1661 and 1710.
Traditional Applications
Textile
Architecture
Painting
Related Poems
Le rouge est la couleur du coeur.