P226
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Alizarin Crimson
Faber-Castell Polychromos P226 Alizarin Crimson is a mid vivid pink colored pencil in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for blossoms, lips, candy. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.
Red & Pink family
Warm temperature
47% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Alizarin Crimson
- Color Family
- Red & Pink
- Temperature
- Warm
- Lightness
- 47%
- Saturation
- 86%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Red & Pink 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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