P250
#603030

Caput Mortuum

Faber-Castell Polychromos Earth & Skin warm

Faber-Castell Polychromos P250 Caput Mortuum is a deep red alcohol marker in the Earth & Skin family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for earth tones, wood, bark. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Earth tonesWoodBarkLeatherWarm backgrounds

Marker Facts

Marker Name
Caput Mortuum
Color Family
Earth & Skin
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
28%
Saturation
33%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Earth & Skin family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

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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