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Cool Gray 5

Chen Rui Cool Gray cool

Chen Rui CG5 Cool Gray 5 is a light gray alcohol marker in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for neutral shading, fog, overcast skies. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Cool Gray family Cool temperature 61% lightness
Neutral shadingFogOvercast skiesStone texturesSoft backgrounds
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Cool Gray 5
Color Family
Cool Gray
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
61%
Saturation (HSL)
5%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

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