639
#35363C
YOUR COLOR STORY
Dark indigo
Caran d'Ache Luminance 639 Dark indigo is a dark gray colored pencil in the Neutral Gray family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for mid-tone shadows, dark backgrounds, shadow shading. Neutral undertones adapt well across both warm and cool color schemes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.
Neutral Gray family
Neutral temperature
22% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Dark indigo
- Color Family
- Neutral Gray
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 22%
- Saturation
- 6%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Neutral Gray family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Highlights
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
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