Michel Eug'ene Chevreul 2

After accepting an appointment as Professor of Chemistry at Lycee Charlemagne in 1813, Michel took on the Directorship of Gobelins Tapestry Works.  During his tenure at the factory he received many complaints about the dyes that were being used by the factory.  At this time he began his research into color and color theory.  He discovered that the color that a particular yarn appeared was effected by the color of the surrounding yarn.  This was the birth of the concept of simultaneous contrast.