045
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Vandycke brown
Caran d'Ache Pablo 045 Vandycke brown is a dark gray colored pencil in the Neutral Gray family. It sits in the deepest shadow range, making it well-suited for deep shadows, outlines, night scenes. 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
15% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Vandycke brown
- Color Family
- Neutral Gray
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 15%
- Saturation
- 3%
- 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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