PC955

#808080

Cool Gray 50%

Prismacolor Premier Cool Gray cool

Prismacolor Premier PC955 Cool Gray 50% is a mid gray alcohol marker in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for neutral shading, fog, overcast skies. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Neutral shadingFogOvercast skiesStone texturesSoft backgrounds

Marker Facts

Marker Name: Cool Gray 50%
Color Family: Cool Gray
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 50%
Saturation: 0%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Cool Gray 70% L42%

Current Marker

Cool Gray 50% L50%

Highlight Side

Slate Gray L53%

Cool Gray 30% L74%

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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