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Bistre

Grabie Red & Pink warm

Grabie 742 Bistre is a deep 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. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Red & Pink family Warm temperature 27% lightness
Dark rosesDeep wineRich fabricShadow redsGothic darks
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Bistre
Color Family
Red & Pink
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
27%
Saturation
24%
Palettes Using This Marker
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Complementary Accent

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

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