Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils 12 Set

The Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 12-set is the entry point into one of the most lightfast colored pencil lines in the world. Twelve carefully selected colors cover primary and secondary values plus essential mixing anchors — enough to start building a serious working palette. The 3.8mm wax-and-oil core lays down smoothly with strong pigment saturation, and the formula handles color overlapping and blending without resistance.

Packaged in a branded metal tin, it travels well and stores cleanly. A solid choice for artists testing the Luminance line before committing to a larger set, or for those building a compact travel kit without sacrificing pigment quality or permanence.

All 12 colors meet the ASTM D-6901 lightfastness standard at LFI or LFII rating.

Specifications

• Pencil count: 12
• Colors included: 001 White, 240 Lemon Yellow, 030 Orange, 069 Burnt Sienna, 589 Scarlet, 350 Purplish Red, 159 Prussian Blue, 120 Violet, 661 Light Cobalt Blue, 220 Grass Green, 470 Spring Green, 009 Black
• Core diameter: 3.8 mm
• Core type: Wax-and-oil based
• Casing: FSC-Certified incense cedar wood (round, straight-grained)
• Lightfastness: ASTM D-6901 certified — LFI or LFII rated
• Packaging: Branded metal storage tin
• Origin: Swiss Made, Geneva

FAQ

• Is the 12-set a good starting point for someone new to Luminance pencils? Yes. The color selection covers primary, secondary, and key mixing values — enough to evaluate the line's texture, blendability, and pigment quality before committing to a larger set.
• Are the individual colors available separately if I want to expand? Yes. Every Luminance 6901 color is available as open-stock single pencils, so you can build out the palette at your own pace.