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LomoChrome Purple
Turns green foliage into surreal purple dreamscapes.
| ISO / Speed | 200 |
| Type | Color Negative |
| Process | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Moderate |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Cool，high saturation, moderate contrast |
| Brand | Lomography |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
LomoChrome Purple is a variable-ISO (100-400) C-41 colour negative inspired by the look of old Kodak Aerochrome infrared film. Its signature effect swaps colours across the spectrum, most famously rendering green foliage as vivid purple and magenta for otherworldly results.
Character & look
LomoChrome Purple is a false-colour emulsion that shifts hues in a predictable way: greens become purple and magenta, blues turn teal or greenish, and yellows warm up, while skin tones stay relatively natural. It is rated as a flexible ISO 100 to 400 film, and the chosen exposure changes the intensity of the effect, with lower ISO ratings pushing deeper, more saturated purples. Grain is moderate and contrast is manageable, so images look dreamlike rather than muddy. Because it processes in standard C-41, any colour lab can develop it. It works best on sunny days with plenty of green vegetation to transform, making it a favourite for surreal landscapes, nature and experimental portraiture.
Best for
ExperimentalLandscapesNatureCreative portraits
Shooting & development tips
Rate it at EI 100-200 for the richest purples; foliage-heavy scenes in bright sun give the strongest effect. It develops in normal C-41 at any lab, so no special processing is needed.
FAQ
Why does LomoChrome Purple turn grass purple?
Its layers are sensitised so that the green wavelengths reflected by foliage register as purple and magenta, mimicking the colour-shifting look of infrared aerial film.