Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to the next video in my Derwent Inktense colour combination series! In this video, I’m sharing 12 must-try grey colour combinations created using the full 100 set of Derwent Inktense pencils.
I’ll also be chatting through some tips and techniques for using Inktense and working with yellow.
To help you follow along, I’ve included several free downloadable resources in the description below, including the worksheet used in this video, my Inktense swatch chart and conversion charts for colourists working across different pencil brands.
📃Neenah Cardstock used for swatching my Inktense combos: amzn.to/4sqkXoK
👇 DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
📎 Grey Colour Combos Worksheet: ko-fi.com/s/8131651de3
📎 Derwent Inktense Swatch Chart (100 set): ko-fi.com/s/945c034cd8
📎 Derwent Inktense → Polychromos Conversion Chart: ko-fi.com/s/df79cf377c
📎 Derwent Inktense → Prismacolor Conversion Chart: ko-fi.com/s/9b836aeb2f
💧 NEW TO DERWENT INKTENSE?
Watch my beginner tutorial here: youtu.be/fme5630wrn4
🎨 WATCH THE FULL INKTENSE COLOUR COMBO SERIES
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhknBUSy5awuSbZBz0BcWOkqivZhyC1Z
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PaletteKit is your go-to toolkit for finding colour combinations, converting pencils across brands and organising your colouring collection all in one place.
🔗 Try PaletteKit here: palettekit.com
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🎬 Understanding Colour Theory: youtu.be/SNiOEpLu3ss
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🖍 ABOUT MY COLOURFUL COUNTRY LIFE
I’m Karen, an Australian YouTuber teaching adult colouring techniques and reviewing art supplies. Join me for colouring book reviews, art tutorials, and colour combos perfect for every level.
🎶 Music
All music come from Epidemic Sound.
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My storefront is affiliated with Amazon. Purchases made through my links may earn me a small commission (at no extra cost to you). These help me keep creating free content for the channel!
#adultcoloring #coloring #colorcombinations #colorcombos #derwentinktense #inktense #coloringbook #art @derwent
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Limited Grey Range Explained
01:10 Creating Greys Using Other Colours
01:41 Smooth Gradients with 3–4 Pencils
01:57 Paper & Swatching Setup
02:29 One Layer vs Two Layers (Inktense Tip)
02:52 How to Build Better Grey Tones
03:18 Using Antique White for Highlights
03:37 Warm Greys with Brown Undertones
03:55 Cool Greys with Blue Undertones
04:18 Colouring Mountains with Greys
04:57 Colouring Rocks for Natural Variation
05:26 Mixing Undertones for Realistic Greys
05:34 Swatching Grey Combos
30:16 Final Results & Wrap Up
Welcome to the next video in my Derwent Inktense colour combination series! In this video, I’m sharing 12 must-try grey colour combinations created using the full 100 set of Derwent Inktense pencils.
I’ll also be chatting through some tips and techniques for using Inktense and working with yellow.
To help you follow along, I’ve included several free downloadable resources in the description below, including the worksheet used in this video, my Inktense swatch chart and conversion charts for colourists working across different pencil brands.
📃Neenah Cardstock used for swatching my Inktense combos: amzn.to/4sqkXoK
👇 DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
📎 Grey Colour Combos Worksheet: ko-fi.com/s/8131651de3
📎 Derwent Inktense Swatch Chart (100 set): ko-fi.com/s/945c034cd8
📎 Derwent Inktense → Polychromos Conversion Chart: ko-fi.com/s/df79cf377c
📎 Derwent Inktense → Prismacolor Conversion Chart: ko-fi.com/s/9b836aeb2f
💧 NEW TO DERWENT INKTENSE?
Watch my beginner tutorial here: youtu.be/fme5630wrn4
🎨 WATCH THE FULL INKTENSE COLOUR COMBO SERIES
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhknBUSy5awuSbZBz0BcWOkqivZhyC1Z
--
🎨PALETTEKIT:
PaletteKit is your go-to toolkit for finding colour combinations, converting pencils across brands and organising your colouring collection all in one place.
🔗 Try PaletteKit here: palettekit.com
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🛒 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT:
US: amazon.com/shop/mycolourfulcountrylife
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/mycolourfulcountrylife
AUS: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/mycolourfulcountrylife
---
🎁 SAVE ON ART SUPPLIES – EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
• Grabie – 15% off with code KARENART
• Diamond Art Club – 20% off your first purchase with code COUNTRYLIFE20
---
🎥 WATCH NEXT - POPULAR VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS:
🎬 Beginners Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhknBUSy5azCyhD2vrmHtCnJci1ueRic&si=ohIIc5MlnT__nekZ
🎬 Blending Like A Pro: youtu.be/9LIzpMS_-2U
🎬 Understanding Colour Theory: youtu.be/SNiOEpLu3ss
🎬 How I start a colouring page: youtu.be/4ts8s4H5BZk
---
☕ WORKSHEETS, CHARTS & DOWNLOADS
Looking for my colour combo worksheets, pencil conversion charts, swatch charts and more?
Grab them here on Ko-fi:
ko-fi.com/mycolourfulcountrylife/shop
---
🎨AMAZON WISHLIST:
https://www.amazon.com.au/hz/wishlist/ls/20AZCBJ0AKNKG?ref_=wl_share
---
💖 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
The best way is to like 👍, comment 💬, and share. Thank you for being part of this wonderful community!
---
📬 CONTACT ME
PO Box 121, Crookwell NSW 2583, AUSTRALIA
📧 Email: mycountrylife@bigpond.com
🌐 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE
• 🌍 Website: mycolourfulcountrylife.com
• 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mycolourfulcountrylife
• 👍 Facebook Page: facebook.com/mycolourfulcountrylife
• 👩🎨 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mycolourfulcountrylifefamily/?source_id=379259886061721
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🖍 ABOUT MY COLOURFUL COUNTRY LIFE
I’m Karen, an Australian YouTuber teaching adult colouring techniques and reviewing art supplies. Join me for colouring book reviews, art tutorials, and colour combos perfect for every level.
🎶 Music
All music come from Epidemic Sound.
🛍 Affiliate Disclaimer
My storefront is affiliated with Amazon. Purchases made through my links may earn me a small commission (at no extra cost to you). These help me keep creating free content for the channel!
#adultcoloring #coloring #colorcombinations #colorcombos #derwentinktense #inktense #coloringbook #art @derwent
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Limited Grey Range Explained
01:10 Creating Greys Using Other Colours
01:41 Smooth Gradients with 3–4 Pencils
01:57 Paper & Swatching Setup
02:29 One Layer vs Two Layers (Inktense Tip)
02:52 How to Build Better Grey Tones
03:18 Using Antique White for Highlights
03:37 Warm Greys with Brown Undertones
03:55 Cool Greys with Blue Undertones
04:18 Colouring Mountains with Greys
04:57 Colouring Rocks for Natural Variation
05:26 Mixing Undertones for Realistic Greys
05:34 Swatching Grey Combos
30:16 Final Results & Wrap Up
