YG228

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Piquant Green

SFAIH Green cool

SFAIH YG228 Piquant Green is a mid vivid green alcohol marker in the Green family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for spring leaves, fresh foliage, young growth. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Green family Cool temperature 59% lightness

Spring leavesFresh foliageYoung growthLime accentsVibrant nature

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Piquant Green
Color Family: Green
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 59%
Saturation: 80%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Mid Green 5 L56%

Deep Olive Green L57%

Current Marker

Piquant Green L59%

Highlight Side

Turquoise Ink Blue L60%

Bright Blue L60%

Works Well With

Highlights

Shadows

Mint Green Light

Analogous Colors

Dark Chartreuse 3

Mid Chartreuse 2

Complementary Accent

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

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