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Cold Grey IV

Faber-Castell Polychromos Cool Gray neutral

Faber-Castell Polychromos P233 Cold Grey IV is a near white colored pencil in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the highlight range, making it well-suited for subtle shading, pale highlights, soft backgrounds. Neutral undertones adapt well across both warm and cool color schemes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Cool Gray family Neutral temperature 80% lightness
Subtle shadingPale highlightsSoft backgroundsCloudsAtmospheric blending
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Cold Grey IV
Color Family
Cool Gray
Temperature
Neutral
Lightness (HSL)
80%
Saturation (HSL)
7%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

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Works Well With

Complementary Accent

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

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