Michel Eugène Chevreul

Michel Eugène Chevreul was a prominent French chemist born in 1786, renowned for his work on color theory and the chemistry of fats. He discovered how different colors influence each other when placed side by side, leading to important insights in art and design, particularly in understanding optical illusions and color harmony. His research on fats and waxes also advanced food and soap manufacturing. Chevreul's pioneering studies significantly impacted both scientific understanding and practical applications involving color perception, making him a key figure in the development of modern art, photography, and material sciences.