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Pompeian Red

Faber-Castell Polychromos Red & Pink warm

Faber-Castell Polychromos P191 Pompeian Red is a pale vivid red colored pencil in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the highlight range, making it well-suited for earth tones, wood, bark. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Red & Pink family Warm temperature 82% lightness
Earth tonesWoodBarkLeatherWarm backgrounds
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Pompeian Red
Color Family
Red & Pink
Temperature
Warm
Lightness (HSL)
82%
Saturation (HSL)
91%
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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