Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencil Sets for Archival Quality and Lasting Color

Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencils represent the highest standard in professional colored pencil design. Developed over two years of intensive research, these pencils offer a perfect balance of smooth application, color intensity, and lightfast durability. Each pencil features a 3.8 mm creamy, wax-based core filled with finely ground pigments that glide effortlessly on paper. The result is rich, permanent color that resists fading—even in works intended for gallery or archival display.

Carefully grouped into thoughtfully curated sets, Luminance pencils are housed in elegant, durable packaging for both storage and presentation. The pencils are made with FSC® certified cedarwood and shaped into a comfortable round barrel, making them as beautiful to hold as they are to use. Whether you're working on delicate illustrations or expansive fine art pieces, these pencils meet the highest expectations of professional and creative artists.

Key Features

• Wax-based, 3.8 mm creamy lead for smooth, permanent application
• Finely ground, high-performance pigments
• Exceptional lightfastness for archival longevity
• Made with premium FSC® certified cedarwood
• Comfortable round-barrel design
• ASTM D4236 compliant and artist-approved
• Available in curated sets for professional use

Perfect For

• Creative professionals and fine artists
• Layering, shading, and color blending
• Long-term display and preservation of artwork
• Precision drawing with fade-resistant results
• Organized, stylish pencil storage and portability
• Artists who demand the highest quality materials