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Chevreul

Chevreul is a French surname associated with several figures in science and the arts. The most prominent bearer is Charles-Édouard Chevreul (1786–1889), a French chemist who directed dye works and studied the chemistry of dyes, fats, and pigments. He is best known for formulating the law of the simultaneous contrast of colors, a principle describing how the perception of a color is influenced by neighboring colors. This concept, developed in the early 19th century, had a lasting impact on color theory in art and design and helped explain color interactions, afterimages, and perceptual shifts at color boundaries. Chevreul’s writings, including works that connected chemistry with the textile and pigment industries, helped bridge scientific and practical applications of color.

The surname Chevreul has also appeared in other contexts, carried by different individuals in scientific, artistic,

and
cultural
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In
academic
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historical
discussions,
references
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Chevreul
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evoke
contributions
to
color
theory
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its
influence
on
visual
arts,
design,
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industrial
coloration.