159
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YOUR COLOR STORY
Prussian blue
Caran d'Ache Pablo 159 Prussian blue is a deep vivid blue colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for night sky, deep water, dark denim. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.
Blue family
Cool temperature
28% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Prussian blue
- Color Family
- Blue
- Temperature
- Cool
- Lightness
- 28%
- Saturation
- 83%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Blue 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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