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Cobalt blue 5%
Caran d'Ache Luminance 661 Cobalt blue 5% is a near-white vivid blue colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the highlight range, making it well-suited for pale sky, light water, cloudy sky. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.
Blue family
Cool temperature
87% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Cobalt blue 5%
- Color Family
- Blue
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 87%
- Saturation
- 88%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Blue family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Shadows
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
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