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Dark Purple

Prismacolor Premier Violet cool

Prismacolor Premier PC931 Dark Purple is a dark violet colored pencil in the Violet family. It sits in the mid-dark 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 37% lightness
LavenderSoft purple-pinkBlossomsSubtle fantasyPastel tones
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Dark Purple
Color Family
Violet
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
37%
Saturation (HSL)
49%
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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