BV17

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Deep Reddish Blue

Copic Blue-Violet cool

Copic BV17 Deep Reddish Blue is a mid muted indigo alcohol marker in the Blue-Violet family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for twilight sky, ink, deep ocean. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Blue-Violet family Cool temperature 48% lightness

Twilight skyInkDeep oceanCool atmospheric depthEvening light

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Deep Reddish Blue
Color Family: Blue-Violet
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 48%
Saturation: 18%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Blue-Violet family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Grayish Violet L40%

Blue Berry L46%

Current Marker

Deep Reddish Blue L48%

Highlight Side

Grayish Lavender L52%

Works Well With

Highlights

Shadows

Analogous Colors

Grayish Lavender

Complementary Accent

Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.

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