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Light Cadmium Yellow

Faber-Castell Polychromos P105 Light Cadmium Yellow is a light vivid yellow colored pencil in the Yellow family. It sits in the lighter value range, making it well-suited for golden highlights, warm sunlight, sand. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Yellow family Warm temperature 72% lightness
Golden highlightsWarm sunlightSandGolden hourBright accents
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Light Cadmium Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Temperature
Warm
Lightness (HSL)
72%
Saturation (HSL)
100%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

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Complementary Accent

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

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