BV7.5

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Charcoal Violet

OLO Blue-Violet cool

OLO BV7.5 Charcoal Violet is a dark indigo alcohol marker in the Blue-Violet family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for twilight, deep sea, starless night. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Blue-Violet family Cool temperature 31% lightness

TwilightDeep seaStarless nightIndigo shadowsDark ink

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Charcoal Violet
Color Family: Blue-Violet
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 31%
Saturation: 35%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Elderberry L20%

Current Marker

Charcoal Violet L31%

Highlight Side

Concord Grape L36%

Globe Thistle L45%

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Highlights

Shadows

Analogous Colors

Complementary Accent

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

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