Scientists have revealed that purple, a popular color often associated with royalty, is fake. A figment of our imaginations.

Our sumptuous Bramble purple combines wonderfully with our fresh First Flight blue and walnut to add a ... or a chocolatey brown which can look traditional or modern,' she explains.

Adult male: all glossy blue-black above and below ... other martins except the brown-chested. Female purple martin is the only species with contrasting gray collar on hind neck and pale forehead.