0:03
flags are powerful symbols of Nations
0:05
each color carefully chosen to convey
0:07
meaning one intriguing observation is
0:10
that despite the rich traicy of flag
0:12
designs worldwide The Color Purple is
0:17
absent this informative video explores
0:19
the historical cultural and practical
0:22
reasons behind this phenomenon number
0:24
one historical Rarity purple has a
0:27
stored history as a rare and cost they
0:30
die derived from the mucous glands of
0:33
sea snails this Rarity made purple an
0:36
exclusive symbol of power and Prestige
0:38
not suitable for widespread Hues and
0:41
flags number two Imperial associations
0:44
throughout history purple was closely
0:46
tied to Imperial rule many nations
0:49
avoided it in their Flags to steer clear
0:52
off associations with monarchy or
0:54
imperialism number three limited
0:57
availability the scarcity of the purple
0:59
d made it impractical for mass-produced
1:02
flags flags required easily obtainable
1:05
colors and purple simply did not fit the
1:07
bill reason number four visibility Flags
1:11
need to be visible from a distance
1:13
purple dark and subdued nature doesn't
1:16
provide the necessary contrast making it
1:18
less suitable for flag design number
1:21
five cultural and Regional preferences
1:24
flags are deeply rooted in cultural
1:26
identity and many nations have no
1:28
historical or cultural reason to include
1:31
purple instead they opt for colors that
1:34
hold special significance to their
1:37
Heritage in the end the absence of
1:39
purple in Flags worldwide stems from a
1:42
combination of historical cultural
1:44
practical and symbolic factors flags are
1:46
unique representations of Nations
1:48
reflecting their history and values
1:50
through carefully selected colors which
1:52
is why purple remains notably absent
