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Cool Gray No.3

Copic Cool Gray cool

Copic C3 Cool Gray No.3 is a light muted blue alcohol marker in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the lighter value range, making it well-suited for pale sky, light water, cloudy sky. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Cool Gray family Cool temperature 74% lightness

Pale skyLight waterCloudy skySoft atmosphereDaylight haze

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Cool Gray No.3
Color Family: Cool Gray
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 74%
Saturation: 18%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Cool Gray family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Cool Gray No.5 L53%

Cool Gray No.4 L63%

Current Marker

Cool Gray No.3 L74%

Highlight Side

Cool Gray No.2 L87%

Cool Gray No.1 L92%

Works Well With

Highlights

Cool Gray No.00

Shadows

Analogous Colors

Fluorescent Blue Green

Complementary Accent

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

Pale Fruit Pink

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