P174

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Chromium Green Opaque

Faber-Castell Polychromos Green cool

Faber-Castell Polychromos P174 Chromium Green Opaque is a dark muted yellow-green colored pencil in the Green family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for golden tones, warm light, pollen. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Green family Cool temperature 37% lightness

Golden tonesWarm lightPollenAutumn accentsMuted yellow

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Chromium Green Opaque
Color Family: Green
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 37%
Saturation: 17%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Permanent Green L35%

Current Marker

Chromium Green Opaque L37%

Highlight Side

Cobalt Green L40%

Light Phthalo Green L41%

Works Well With

Highlights

Shadows

Chrome Oxide Green

Deep Cobalt Green

Analogous Colors

Light Yellow Glaze

Light Cadmium Yellow

Complementary Accent

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

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