PC947
#A59892
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Dark Umber
Prismacolor Premier PC947 Dark Umber is a light muted orange colored pencil in the Earth & Skin family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for earth tones, wood, bark. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.
Earth & Skin family
Warm temperature
61% lightness
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Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Dark Umber
- Color Family
- Earth & Skin
- Temperature
- Warm
- Lightness (HSL)
- 61%
- Saturation (HSL)
- 10%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Computed lighter and darker shades from the displayed swatches. Test them on your paper before blending.
Works Well With
Highlights
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
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