The dye which was used to make purple came from a small creature. It was very expensive and thus only wealthy people could afford it. (or so I have been told). Eddie Never mind. It's in the link David posted! DOH! Sanford, FL 2005 Concours 1969 Triumph Bonneville AMA# 686667 COG# 7073 CDA# 0136 http://picasaweb.google.com/Eddie753TextWhy is the color purple associated with Roalty?