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Raw umber 50%

Caran d'Ache Luminance 846 Raw umber 50% is a dark muted yellow colored pencil in the Yellow family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for warm light, autumn, sandy tones. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Yellow family Warm temperature 44% lightness
Warm lightAutumnSandy tonesAmber glowMuted orange
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Raw umber 50%
Color Family
Yellow
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
44%
Saturation
11%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Yellow 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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