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Madder Red

Holbein Artists' Colored Pencils OP052 Madder Red is a mid vivid red colored pencil in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for roses, fire accents, berries. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Red & Pink family Warm temperature 45% lightness
RosesFire accentsBerriesBold redsRed flowers
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Madder Red
Color Family
Red & Pink
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
45%
Saturation
81%
Palettes Using This Marker
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Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Works Well With

Complementary Accent

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

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