Since its launch in 2010, the Caran d’Ache Luminance 6901 pencil has set the benchmark in professional colour pencils—combining velvet-smooth, permanent leads with unparalleled lightfastness. Meticulously crafted in Switzerland using finely ground pigments, each pencil delivers expressive, intense colour that stands the test of time. 

Key Features

• Exceptional Lightfastness (ASTM D‑6901) — Among the most fade-resistant pencils available, with artworks lasting up to 100 years under indoor lighting. Permanent, Ultra‑Creamy 3.8 mm Core — Offers maximum coverage, vibrant opacity, and smooth laydown for precise lines and effortless burnishing.

• Rich Pigmentation & Blendability — High pigment concentration ensures bright, saturated tones perfect for layered, mixed-media applications.

• Premium FSC® Cedar Wood Barrel — Eco-conscious, durable round body with a matte casing that reflects the core colour; clearly labeled with colour number and name.

• Swiss-Made Excellence — Engineered to the highest standards of artistry, backed by rigorous research and development.

Recommended Techniques & Combinations

• Excellent for superimposing colours, shading, tonal blending, and gradient transitions.

• Pair with SUPRACOLOR™ Soft Aquarelle for stunning wash effects, or combine with PABLO™ pencils for precision detail, hatching, and layered textures.

• Use the colourless Luminance Blender—a wax-oil medium that deepens hues, adds water-resistance, and enhances UV protection—for refined blending or broad strokes. 

Ideal For

Professional artists, illustrators, and designers seeking archival-grade, richly pigmented tools that enhance artistic longevity and precision.