P149
#5040A8
Blue Violet
Faber-Castell Polychromos P149 Blue Violet is a mid indigo alcohol marker in the Blue-Violet family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for twilight sky, ink, deep ocean. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.
Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Blue Violet
- Color Family
- Blue-Violet
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 45%
- Saturation
- 45%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Blue-Violet family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
Match P149 across brands
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