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Manganese violet

Caran d'Ache Luminance 112 Manganese violet is a light purple colored pencil in the Violet family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for fantasy, royalty, magic accents. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Violet family Cool temperature 62% lightness
FantasyRoyaltyMagic accentsAtmospheric shadowsPurple foliage
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Manganese violet
Color Family
Violet
Temperature
Cool
Lightness
62%
Saturation
30%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

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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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