185
#20100C

Dark Sepia

Chen Rui Earth & Skin warm

Chen Rui 185 Dark Sepia is a near-black red alcohol marker in the Earth & Skin family. It sits in the deepest shadow range, making it well-suited for dark roses, deep wine, rich fabric. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Dark rosesDeep wineRich fabricShadow redsGothic darks

Marker Facts

Marker Name
Dark Sepia
Color Family
Earth & Skin
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
9%
Saturation
45%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Earth & Skin family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Works Well With

Complementary Accent

Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.

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