• Professional-quality
• Thick 3.8 mm cores packed with lightfast pigments
• Premium California incense cedar casings
• Maximum color intensity
• Superior blending and lightfastness

Caran d’Ache Luminance 6901 Colored Pencils set the standard for lightfastness, meeting the rigorous requirements of ASTM D-6901—the highest international standard for colored pencil permanence. Designed with professional artists in mind, they’re crafted to perform and preserve your work for generations.

Each pencil features thick, pigment-rich cores for exceptionally vibrant, velvety color that glides across the page, allowing for nuanced build up, soft blends, and subtle gradients. Colors overlay and mix beautifully, offering true control over tone and saturation.

Developed through two years of dedicated technical research, the Luminance 6901 line offers a carefully curated palette designed for maximum impact and versatility. Whether you’re layering complex shadows, working on delicate highlights, or refining photorealistic detail, these pencils deliver professional results with every stroke.