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Steel grey
Caran d'Ache Pablo 004 Steel grey is a near white colored pencil in the Neutral Gray family. It sits in the highlight range, making it well-suited for subtle shading, pale highlights, soft backgrounds. 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
80% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Steel grey
- Color Family
- Neutral Gray
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 80%
- Saturation
- 3%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Neutral Gray 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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