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Color · Neutral color

Heather

Grayed violet with connotations of Scottish moors and heather.

Color conversions

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

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :53 (Rough)
#9B7FA6
DMC 209
Lavender Dk
ΔE 53

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