Viola is a muted, pale violet color with the catalog reference BV109. Its hex value #E5DDED makes it useful for work that calls for a pale tone in the violet family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.
#E5DDEDrgb(229, 221, 237)hsl(270°, 31%, 90%)cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 7%)This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.
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Perfect for twilight skies, lilac and wisteria flowers, deep shadow, mystery and fantasy themes.
Layer over Simple Gray No.4 (SG475) for a smooth transition. Pair with Vivid Olive (B146) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Yellow Ochre (YR157).
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