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Purple Mauve

DecoTime Violet cool
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DecoTime 151 Purple Mauve is a mid violet alcohol marker in the Violet family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for lavender, soft purple-pink, blossoms. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Violet family Cool temperature 50% lightness
LavenderSoft purple-pinkBlossomsSubtle fantasyPastel tones
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Purple Mauve
Color Family
Violet
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
50%
Saturation (HSL)
31%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

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Complementary Accent

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

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