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Black Grape

Prismacolor Premier Violet cool

Prismacolor Premier PC996 Black Grape is a dark purple colored pencil in the Violet family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for deep shadows, bruises, gothic darks. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Violet family Cool temperature 34% lightness
Deep shadowsBruisesGothic darksDark fantasyDramatic depth
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Black Grape
Color Family
Violet
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
34%
Saturation (HSL)
24%
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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