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Anthraquinone carmine

Caran d'Ache Luminance Red & Pink warm

Caran d'Ache Luminance 580 Anthraquinone carmine is a mid red colored pencil in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for warm shadows, brick, rusty earth. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Red & Pink family Warm temperature 51% lightness
Warm shadowsBrickRusty earthMuted redsAutumn foliage
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Anthraquinone carmine
Color Family
Red & Pink
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
51%
Saturation
54%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

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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