GM166

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Water Blue

Shuttle Art GM cool

Shuttle Art GM166 Water Blue is a near-white vivid blue alcohol marker in the GM family. It sits in the highlight range, making it well-suited for pale sky, light water, cloudy sky. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

GM family Cool temperature 87% lightness

Pale skyLight waterCloudy skySoft atmosphereDaylight haze

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Water Blue
Color Family: GM
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 87%
Saturation: 73%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Pale Yellow L86%

Current Marker

Water Blue L87%

Highlight Side

Pale Green L89%

Works Well With

Shadows

Primrose Yellow

Cornflower Blue

Analogous Colors

Complementary Accent

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

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