1220
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Blue Orchid
Derwent Chromaflow 1220 Blue Orchid is a mid blue colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for sky, water, denim. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.
Blue family
Cool temperature
59% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Blue Orchid
- Color Family
- Blue
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 59%
- Saturation
- 60%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Blue family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
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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