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Prussian Blue

Faber-Castell Polychromos P246 Prussian Blue is a mid blue colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for sky, water, denim. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Blue family Cool temperature 48% lightness
SkyWaterDenimCool shadowsAtmospheric depth
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Prussian Blue
Color Family
Blue
Temperature
Cool
Lightness (HSL)
48%
Saturation (HSL)
68%
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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