P278

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Chrome Oxide Green

Faber-Castell Polychromos Green cool

Faber-Castell Polychromos P278 Chrome Oxide Green is a deep teal colored pencil in the Green family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for muted teal, sage water, soft teal. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Green family Cool temperature 25% lightness

Muted tealSage waterSoft tealCool greensAquamarine tones

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Chrome Oxide Green
Color Family: Green
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 25%
Saturation: 32%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Green family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Deep Cobalt Green L22%

Hooker'S Green L22%

Current Marker

Chrome Oxide Green L25%

Highlight Side

Dark Phthalo Green L26%

Works Well With

Highlights

Earth Green Yellowish

Chromium Green Opaque

Light Phthalo Green

Analogous Colors

Chrome Oxide Green Fiery

Complementary Accent

Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.

Light Purple Pink

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