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Chrome Oxide Green

Faber-Castell Polychromos P278 Chrome Oxide Green is a mid muted green colored pencil in the Green family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for sage, muted foliage, moss. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Green family Cool temperature 52% lightness
SageMuted foliageMossSoft natureGrassy tones
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Chrome Oxide Green
Color Family
Green
Temperature
Cool
Lightness
52%
Saturation
15%
Palettes Using This Marker
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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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