Caran d'Ache Luminance Colour Pencil Naples Yellow Ochre 821

Naples Yellow Ochre 821 adds a warm, natural ochre to a coloured pencil palette. It can be used for skin and earth tones, architectural surfaces, botanical subjects, landscapes, ceramics, fabrics and warm shadows.

The creamy permanent lead allows smooth layering, blending and tonal transitions while maintaining control for detailed work. Its high pigment concentration and strong coverage make it useful both as a standalone colour and when mixed with other Luminance shades. (carandache.com)

What is Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Naples Yellow Ochre 821?
It is a professional artist coloured pencil from the Luminance 6901 range, in Naples Yellow Ochre, colour number 821.

What pigments are used in Naples Yellow Ochre 821?
The current Caran d'Ache colour chart lists PY42, PY184 and PBr7 for colour 821.

What is the lightfastness rating of Naples Yellow Ochre 821?
Naples Yellow Ochre 821 is currently rated LFI, the highest lightfastness category in the Luminance 6901 range.

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 Naples Yellow Ochre 821 be used for?
It can be used for skin and earth tones, landscapes, botanical artwork, architectural surfaces, ceramics, fabrics, warm shadows and tonal studies.

Is Naples Yellow Ochre 821 suitable for professional artwork?
Yes. Luminance 6901 is designed for artists and creative professionals who require highly pigmented, permanent coloured pencils with strong lightfastness.

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 Naples Yellow Ochre 821 be layered and blended?
Yes. The creamy permanent lead supports layering, blending, shading and gradual colour transitions.

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