1600
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Basil
Derwent Chromaflow 1600 Basil is a mid green colored pencil in the Green family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for sage, muted foliage, moss. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.
Green family
Cool temperature
47% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Basil
- Color Family
- Green
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 47%
- Saturation
- 26%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Green 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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