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Delft Blue

Faber-Castell Polychromos P141 Delft Blue is a light indigo colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the lighter value range, making it well-suited for twilight sky, ink, deep ocean. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Blue family Cool temperature 73% lightness
Twilight skyInkDeep oceanCool atmospheric depthEvening light
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Delft Blue
Color Family
Blue
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
73%
Saturation (HSL)
55%
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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