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Cold Grey VI

Faber-Castell Polychromos Cool Gray neutral

Faber-Castell Polychromos P235 Cold Grey VI is a mid gray colored pencil in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for neutral shading, fog, overcast skies. 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 53% lightness
Neutral shadingFogOvercast skiesStone texturesSoft backgrounds
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Cold Grey VI
Color Family
Cool Gray
Temperature
Neutral
Lightness (HSL)
53%
Saturation (HSL)
3%
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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