BGY38

#52555A

Charcoal Grey

Ohuhu Blue Gray neutral

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Ohuhu BGY38 Charcoal Grey is a dark gray alcohol marker in the Blue 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.

Mid-tone shadowsDark backgroundsShadow shadingStone texturesConcrete

Marker Facts

Marker Name: Charcoal Grey
Color Family: Blue Gray
Temperature: Neutral
Lightness: 34%
Saturation: 5%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0
Found in Sets: 10

Legacy Codes

Legacy code that maps to Ohuhu BGY38 from older product charts and rebranded sets.

NG09

Found in Sets

Found in 10 of 40 official Ohuhu sets.

Oahu 160 Oahu 200 Honolulu 120 Basic Oahu 320 Oahu 36 Grey Honolulu 120 Honolulu 168 Honolulu 216 Honolulu 320 Honolulu 36 Grey

Suggested Blend Ladder

Blue Gray family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Current Marker

Charcoal Grey L34%

Highlight Side

Gentleman Grey L42%

Works Well With

Highlights

Analogous Colors

Complementary Accent

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

Cornforth White

Match BGY38 across brands

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