P161

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Phthalo Green

Faber-Castell Polychromos Green cool

Faber-Castell Polychromos P161 Phthalo Green is a dark vivid teal colored pencil in the Green family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for tropical water, turquoise, sea glass. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Green family Cool temperature 33% lightness

Tropical waterTurquoiseSea glassAqua accentsOcean

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Phthalo Green
Color Family: Green
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 33%
Saturation: 98%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Green family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Olive Green Yellowish L27%

Chrome Oxide Green Fiery L28%

Current Marker

Phthalo Green L33%

Highlight Side

Emerald Green L35%

Permanent Green L35%

Works Well With

Highlights

Analogous Colors

Deep Cobalt Green

Light Cobalt Turquoise

Chrome Oxide Green

Helio Turquoise

Complementary Accent

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

Middle Cadmium Red

Permanent Carmine

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