Color · Neutral color
Heather
Grayed violet with connotations of Scottish moors and heather.
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Meaning & usage
Heather is the color of wind-beaten Scottish moors. Its grayed desaturation and cool nuances make it a violet of romantic melancholy, evoking the misty landscapes of English Gothic literature.
Synonyms & nuances
bruyèreviolet bruyèreheatherheather purple
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :53 (Rough)
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