P170

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May Green

Faber-Castell Polychromos Green warm

Faber-Castell Polychromos P170 May Green is a mid yellow colored pencil in the Green family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for golden shadows, aged parchment, sandy earth. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Green family Warm temperature 50% lightness

Golden shadowsAged parchmentSandy earthMuted goldWarm mid-tones

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: May Green
Color Family: Green
Temperature: Warm
Lightness: 50%
Saturation: 44%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Shadow Side

Green Gold L41%

Current Marker

Highlight Side

Earth Green L51%

Grass Green L56%

Works Well With

Highlights

Shadows

Earth Green Yellowish

Chromium Green Opaque

Permanent Green

Analogous Colors

Dark Cadmium Yellow

Permanent Green Olive

Complementary Accent

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

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