BG9

#69777C

Deep Grey 1

SFAIH Cool Gray neutral

SFAIH BG9 Deep Grey 1 is a mid muted blue alcohol marker in the Cool Gray family. It sits in the mid-dark value range, making it well-suited for neutral shading, fog, overcast skies. Neutral undertones adapt well across both warm and cool color schemes. Low saturation keeps it grounded and easy to layer.

Neutral shadingFogOvercast skiesStone texturesSoft backgrounds

Marker Facts

Marker Name: Deep Grey 1
Color Family: Cool Gray
Temperature: Neutral
Lightness: 45%
Saturation: 8%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Deep Grey 7 L35%

Deep Grey 16 L44%

Current Marker

Deep Grey 1 L45%

Highlight Side

Deep Grey 4 L47%

Mid Light Grey 6 L57%

Works Well With

Highlights

Mid Light Grey 6

Mid Light Grey 5

Shadows

Dark Charcoal 1

Dark Charcoal 4

Dark Charcoal 6

Analogous Colors

Dark Near-Black

Complementary Accent

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

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