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Manganese Violet

Faber-Castell Polychromos P160 Manganese Violet is a light violet colored pencil in the Violet family. It sits in the lighter 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 69% lightness
LavenderSoft purple-pinkBlossomsSubtle fantasyPastel tones
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Manganese Violet
Color Family
Violet
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
69%
Saturation (HSL)
44%
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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