096
#73A4F6
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Cobalt Blue
Castle Arts Soft Touch 096 Cobalt Blue is a light vivid blue colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the lighter value range, making it well-suited for pale sky, light water, cloudy sky. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.
Blue family
Cool temperature
71% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Cobalt Blue
- Color Family
- Blue
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 71%
- Saturation
- 88%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Blue family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Highlights
Shadows
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
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