P272
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Warm Grey III
Faber-Castell Polychromos P272 Warm Grey III is a light muted orange colored pencil in the Warm 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.
Warm Gray family
Neutral temperature
61% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Warm Grey III
- Color Family
- Warm Gray
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Lightness
- 61%
- Saturation
- 9%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Warm Gray family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Shadows
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
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