118
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Charcoal Gray
Castle Arts Soft Touch 118 Charcoal Gray is a mid gray colored pencil in the Neutral Gray family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for neutral shading, fog, overcast skies. Neutral undertones adapt well across both warm and cool color schemes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.
Neutral Gray family
Neutral temperature
55% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Charcoal Gray
- Color Family
- Neutral Gray
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 55%
- Saturation
- 2%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Neutral Gray 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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