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Parma violet
Very pale violet with Italian aristocratic connotations.
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Meaning & usage
Parma violet takes its name from the Italian city whose discreet elegance it carries. Paler than lilac, grayer than lavender, it occupies a refined chromatic in-between, color of sentimental sobriety.
Synonyms & nuances
parmeviolet parmeparma violetsoft purple
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Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :9 (Excellent)
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