P246

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Prussian Blue

Faber-Castell Polychromos Blue cool

Faber-Castell Polychromos P246 Prussian Blue is a deep vivid blue colored pencil in the Blue family. It sits in the darker value range, making it well-suited for night sky, deep water, dark denim. Cool undertones make it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Blue family Cool temperature 26% lightness

Night skyDeep waterDark denimDeep seaDark cool shadows

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Prussian Blue
Color Family: Blue
Temperature: Cool
Lightness: 26%
Saturation: 98%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

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

Current Marker

Prussian Blue L26%

Highlight Side

Dark Indigo L30%

Indanthrene Blue L30%

Works Well With

Highlights

Middle Phthalo Blue

Analogous Colors

Deep Cobalt Green

Indanthrene Blue

Complementary Accent

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

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