#484848
NG170
#484848 · H0° S0% L28%
neutralgrayscaleNG

Ohuhu NG170 is a dark gray alcohol marker in the NG family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for mid-tone shadows, dark backgrounds, shadow shading. Its neutral undertone adapts across both warm and cool color schemes. The low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Marker Facts

Hex
#484848
Color Family
NG
Temperature
neutral
Lightness
28% · shadow
Saturation
0% · very muted
Official Sets
1
Palette Ideas
3

Blend Ladder

NG markers from shadow to highlight — layer these for smooth gradients.

#704020
YR511
#6E3C20
E769
#484848
NG170 This marker
#5A4840
WG38
#980840
RV310

Works Well With

Analogous

#800020
R59
#907870
WG37
#753746
R468 Garnet
#E83060
R210

Complementary

#C0E8C0
G24
#488048
G310
#386038
G312
#B0E0B0
G34

Palette Ideas With This Color

🍃 Soft Companions Gentle neighbors that let breathe — analogous, lifted, grounded. ⚖️ Quiet Counterpoint One opposite note to make sing — warm against cool. 🌫 Moody Depth Shadowy layers that wrap in atmosphere.

Similar Colors

#1A1A1A
120 Black
#A05354
R480 Garnet Rose
#98665F
R278 Currant
#A77277
R490 Coral
#D8C8C8
WG08
#C66C6C
R394 Light Rouge

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