P225
#901820

Dark Red

Faber-Castell Polychromos Red & Pink warm

Faber-Castell Polychromos P225 Dark Red is a dark vivid red alcohol marker in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for dark roses, deep wine, rich fabric. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Dark rosesDeep wineRich fabricShadow redsGothic darks

Marker Facts

Marker Name
Dark Red
Color Family
Red & Pink
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
33%
Saturation
71%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Red & Pink family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Works Well With

Complementary Accent

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

Match P225 across brands

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