Article Info

Article Title
The Magic of Mauveine: From Perkin's lab to your dye pot
Author
Alanna Wilcox
Issue date
Spring 2025
Issue number
48
Issue topic
Hue
Description
When William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered mauveine in 1856, he had no idea he was about to change the world of color forever. This serendipitous moment in history not only gave us the first synthetic dye but also paved the way for the vibrant hues we enjoy today. This article explores that discovery of this color and how the author re-created it using modern synthetic dyes.
Article topic list
dyeing, color, historical