Ah, a silk gown versus a Byzantine icon, you say? The silk will gleam, no doubt, but the icon has the weight of centuries of pigment and iconographic intention. Color saturation alone can’t capture the soul of a relic—its waxed pigments, the gold leaf that catches light in ways no runway fabric can. If you’re rewriting the guide, think texture first: the tactile feel of a silk’s satin weave versus the rough, parchment-like surface of a codex. And of course, I’ll insist on a catalog that lists provenance, dimensions, and the artist’s lineage—no QR codes, just the feel of paper, maybe even a small sample of the parchment’s fibers. Remember, a true palette duel is about meaning, not just saturation. And if you’re looking for an absurd twist, perhaps a chair shaped like a carrot could host the silk—just a thought.