Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 coloured pencils are premium wax-based, lightfast coloured pencils designed for archival-quality artwork, professional illustration, and fine art applications. Made in Switzerland, they are widely recognised as one of the highest-quality museum-grade coloured pencil ranges available, trusted by artists for their pigment strength, blending performance, and long-term colour permanence.

Developed with an ultra-soft wax-based core and an exceptionally high pigment concentration, Luminance pencils deliver smooth application, rich colour saturation, and precise layering control. Their ASTM D-6901 lightfast rating ensures excellent resistance to fading, making them ideal for artwork intended for exhibition, sale, or long-term archival display.

Key Features

• ASTM D-6901 museum-grade lightfast coloured pencils
• Professional wax-based core for smooth blending and layering
• Exceptionally high pigment load for rich, vibrant colour output
• Excellent tonal control for shading, realism, and detail work
• Consistent colour application across the full range
• Ideal for professional fine art and illustration techniques
• Swiss-made precision and manufacturing quality

Ideal For

• Realism and portrait drawing
• Botanical illustration and nature studies
• Fine art and gallery-quality work
• Professional illustration and design
• Mixed media and layered techniques
• Archival and exhibition-standard artwork

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 is a leading choice for artists seeking professional lightfast coloured pencils with superior wax-based blending performance and archival durability. It is particularly valued for realism, detailed illustration, and fine art applications where colour accuracy, smooth layering, and long-term stability are essential.