Caran d'Ache Luminance Colour Pencil Buff Titanium 801

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Buff Titanium 801 is a professional artist coloured pencil in a soft, warm neutral tone suited to detailed drawing, tonal work and colour layering. It is colour number 801 in the Luminance 6901 range. The current Caran d'Ache colour chart classifies Buff Titanium 801 as LFII and lists pigments PY151/PR101.

The pencil features a permanent, creamy 3.8 mm wax-based lead with high pigment concentration and strong covering power. Its round body is made from FSC-certified cedar wood, with a matt casing matching the lead colour. Swiss Made and developed to meet ASTM D-6901 lightfastness standards, Luminance 6901 pencils are suited to illustration, botanical studies, portraits, still life, shading and mixed-media artwork.

Buff Titanium 801 provides a warm, muted neutral that can be used for highlights, light surfaces, architectural details, skin and natural forms. It also works well for soft transitions when building layered colour.

The creamy permanent lead allows controlled application, blending and gradual tonal development while retaining enough precision for detailed work. Its high pigment concentration and consistent coverage make it useful as part of a professional coloured pencil palette.

What is Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Buff Titanium 801?
It is a professional artist coloured pencil from the Luminance 6901 range, in Buff Titanium, colour number 801.

What pigments are used in Buff Titanium 801?
The current Caran d'Ache colour chart lists PY151 and PR101 for Buff Titanium 801.

What is the lightfastness rating of Buff Titanium 801?
Buff Titanium 801 is currently classified as LFII under the Luminance 6901 lightfastness system.

What type of lead does the Luminance 6901 pencil have?
It has a permanent, creamy 3.8 mm wax-based lead designed for smooth application and strong coverage.

What can Buff Titanium 801 be used for?
It can be used for highlights, tonal studies, portraits, still life, botanical artwork, architectural details, shading and colour layering.

Is Buff Titanium 801 suitable for professional artwork?
Yes. Luminance 6901 is designed for artists and creative professionals who need highly pigmented, permanent coloured pencils with controlled application.

What is the body of the Luminance 6901 pencil made from?
The pencil has a round body made from FSC-certified cedar wood, with a matt casing matching the lead colour.

Where is Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 made?
Luminance 6901 pencils are Swiss Made.

Can Buff Titanium 801 be layered and blended?
Yes. The creamy permanent lead supports blending, layering, shading and gradual colour transitions.

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