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Jeanne Dobie refers to this as \u2018mouse power\u2019.\u00a0 The \u2018mouse\u2019 colors are the supporting cast for the jewel-like colors.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever selecting a simple palette for a painting, the first test is to make a neutral. One characteristic of a good palette is the simplicity of making a neutral. A gray made from the paint in your palette is guaranteed to be compatible with your colors, and can be used to neutralize any of them easily.\u00a0 Once the ideal gray is found, mix a batch and keep it handy for toning down the brighter paints in the palette.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is a series of articles focused on the many types of gray, the multitude of choices of grays and neutral tints available on the market, and tips for mixing a gray easily. 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