violetish

Tending toward purple

Somewhat resembling or tending toward violet in color—a purple with more blue than red.

The suffix signals approximation rather than precision: The sky turned violetish as the sun set.

Less common than similar formations like purplish or bluish.

hue

mauve

Grayish pale violet

amethyst · orchid · plum · grape · heliotrope · wisteria · mulberry · iris · indigo · magenta

floral

pansy

Ornamental garden flower

wisteria · petunia · crocus · hyacinth · bloom · petals · wildflower · botanical · spring flowers

pastel

watercolor

Translucent paint medium

  • tintFaint color addition
  • paleLacking color intensity
  • mutedMade quieter or softer

subdued · light · delicate · ethereal · dreamy · soft · gentle · faded · hazy · whispery

aesthetic

romantic

Conducive to love

whimsical · twilight · dusk · bruised · shadowy · moody · impressionistic · watercolor · gauzy · misty

Opposites
color spectrum position

violetishyellowish

Tending toward gold

orangish · orange · yellow · golden · amber

color intensity/purity

violetishsaturated

Thoroughly soaked through

bold · intense

Family

violin, violet, violets, viola

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G