P233

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Cold Gray I

Faber-Castell Polychromos Cool Gray cool

Faber-Castell Polychromos P233 Cold Gray I is a near white alcohol marker in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the highlight range, making it well-suited for subtle shading, pale highlights, soft backgrounds. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Subtle shadingPale highlightsSoft backgroundsCloudsAtmospheric blending

Marker Facts

Marker Name: Cold Gray I
Color Family: Cool Gray
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 87%
Saturation: 6%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Cool Gray family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Cold Gray III L56%

Cold Gray II L72%

Current Marker

Cold Gray I L87%

Works Well With

Shadows

Analogous Colors

Light Ultramarine

Cobalt Turquoise

Light Cobalt Turquoise

Complementary Accent

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

Match P233 across brands

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