V17
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Amethyst

Copic Violet cool

Copic V17 Amethyst is a dark purple alcohol marker in the Violet family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for deep shadows, bruises, gothic darks. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Violet family Cool temperature 34% lightness
Deep shadowsBruisesGothic darksDark fantasyDramatic depth
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Amethyst
Color Family
Violet
Temperature
Cool
Lightness
34%
Saturation
35%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Works Well With

Complementary Accent

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

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