P249
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Mauve
Faber-Castell Polychromos P249 Mauve is a dark purple colored pencil in the Violet family. It sits in the mid-dark 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
37% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Mauve
- Color Family
- Violet
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 37%
- Saturation
- 36%
- 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.
Match P249 across brands
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