Charles Laval keeps values measured and balanced, a hallmark of tonal restraint. Charles Laval balances warm and cool with remarkable evenness, giving the composition its characteristic vibrancy. Every colour is desaturated; the palette proceeds through near-neutrals and gently-coloured greys. The saturated accent, #A0794B, registers at 5.1% - sparse enough to feel like a deliberate surprise. 48 units of value spread create a palette that is varied but unified - contrast in the service of harmony. Charles Laval's palette 2 carries its own internal logic while remaining in conversation with the artist's broader colour intelligence.