Caran d'Ache Luminance Colour Pencil Prussian Blue 159

Prussian Blue 159 adds a deep blue to a coloured pencil palette and can be used for dark blue areas, shadows, water, skies, architectural details and layered colour work. Its strong blue character also makes it useful for mixing deeper cool tones.

The creamy 3.8 mm lead supports both controlled detail and broader coverage, while the high pigment concentration allows colours to be built through layering. Its LFI classification makes it suitable for artwork where resistance to fading is important.

Q: What is the Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Prussian Blue 159?
A: It is a single Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 professional coloured pencil in Prussian Blue, colour number 159.

Q: What is Prussian Blue 159 used for?
A: Prussian Blue 159 can be used for drawing, illustration, shading, colour layering, water, skies, architectural details and building deep blue tones.

Q: Is Caran d'Ache Luminance Prussian Blue 159 lightfast?
A: Yes. Caran d'Ache identifies Prussian Blue 159 as LFI, its highest lightfastness classification in the Luminance colour chart.

Q: What pigment is used in Luminance Prussian Blue 159?
A: The official Caran d'Ache colour chart identifies Prussian Blue 159 with pigment code PB27.

Q: What type of lead does the Luminance 6901 pencil have?
A: The Luminance 6901 uses a permanent, creamy 3.8 mm lead with high pigment concentration and strong covering power.

Q: Can Luminance 6901 Prussian Blue be blended and layered?
A: Yes. The Luminance 6901 range is designed for superimposing colours, shading and mixed-media combinations.

Q: Can Luminance 6901 pencils be used with other Caran d'Ache pencils?
A: Yes. Caran d'Ache recommends combining Luminance with PABLO pencils for details and hatching and with SUPRACOLOR Soft Aquarelle for wash and watercolour effects.

Q: What is the lead diameter of the Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901?
A: The Luminance 6901 uses a 3.8 mm lead designed for clean and accurate lines as well as broader colour application.

Q: Where is Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 made?
A: The Luminance 6901 range is Swiss Made.

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