P175
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Dark Sepia
Faber-Castell Polychromos P175 Dark Sepia is a dark gray colored pencil in the Earth & Skin family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for earth tones, wood, bark. Neutral undertones adapt well across both warm and cool color schemes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.
Earth & Skin family
Neutral temperature
31% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Dark Sepia
- Color Family
- Earth & Skin
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 31%
- Saturation
- 4%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Earth & Skin 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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