The color Byzantium has a particular dark tone of purple that was first used in modern times. Despite its name, it should not be confused with Tyrian Purple (hue rendering), which historically referred to the emperor's favorite hue before Claudius II made his own variation popular for use by commoners

The word "byzantine", when referring specifically about clothing or fabrics typically uses either shades close at hand like burgundy while also including elements from other regions such as saffron yellow goldtone strands woven into silk threads then sewn onto an item