752
#BB53BA
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Orchid
Faber-Castell Black Edition 752 Orchid is a mid violet colored pencil 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
53% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Orchid
- Color Family
- Violet
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 53%
- Saturation
- 43%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Violet family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Highlights
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
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