PC953

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Cool Gray 30%

Prismacolor Premier Cool Gray cool

Prismacolor Premier PC953 Cool Gray 30% is a light gray alcohol marker in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the lighter value range, making it well-suited for subtle shading, pale highlights, soft backgrounds. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Subtle shadingPale highlightsSoft backgroundsCloudsAtmospheric blending

Marker Facts

Marker Name: Cool Gray 30%
Color Family: Cool Gray
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 74%
Saturation: 6%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Cool Gray family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Cool Gray 50% L50%

Slate Gray L53%

Current Marker

Cool Gray 30% L74%

Highlight Side

Cool Gray 10% L92%

Works Well With

Highlights

Shadows

Analogous Colors

Complementary Accent

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

Yellow Chartreuse

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