Color Names

Classical Violet

Violet, but muted, like a classic novel left on a dusty shelf.

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Classical Violet is a warm grey, close to purple.

It can be described as warm, muted, greyish and dusty.

Set in black, because black reads best on it.

Classical Violet

Violet (color)

Violet is the color of light at the short wavelength end of the visible spectrum. It is one of the seven colors that Isaac Newton labeled when dividing the spectrum of visible light in 1704. Violet light has a wavelength between approximately 380 and 435 nanometers. The color's name is derived from the Viola genus of flowers.

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classical

Adjective

  1. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
  2. Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.

Noun

  1. One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.
  2. Ellipsis of classical music.
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violet

Noun

  1. A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; similar-looking plants and flowers.
  2. A person thought to resemble V. odorata, especially in its beauty and delicacy.

Adjective

  1. Of a violet colour.
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