P181
#717174
YOUR COLOR STORY
Payne'S Grey
Faber-Castell Polychromos P181 Payne'S Grey is a mid gray colored pencil in the Neutral Gray family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for neutral shading, fog, overcast skies. Neutral undertones adapt well across both warm and cool color schemes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.
Neutral Gray family
Neutral temperature
45% lightness
Match This Color
Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Payne'S Grey
- Color Family
- Neutral Gray
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 45%
- Saturation
- 1%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Computed lighter and darker shades from the displayed swatches. Test them on your paper before blending.
Works Well With
Shadows
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
Match P181 across brands
Compare Payne'S Grey with nearby colors from other brands and media in the Art Supply Matcher.
Keep your supplies, palettes, and coloring together.