R59

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Cardinal

Copic Red & Pink cool

Copic R59 Cardinal is a dark vivid red alcohol marker in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for dark roses, deep wine, rich fabric. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Red & Pink family Cool temperature 30% lightness

Dark rosesDeep wineRich fabricShadow redsGothic darks

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Cardinal
Color Family: Red & Pink
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 30%
Saturation: 71%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Red & Pink family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Current Marker

Highlight Side

Lipstick Red L32%

Cadmium Red L35%

Works Well With

Highlights

Lipstick Orange

Analogous Colors

Complementary Accent

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

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