Free Luminance Swatch Sheet Maker

Print the full Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 range as a ready-to-swatch chart, with code, name and hex on every square. Free printable PDF, no signup.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need a Luminance swatch sheet?

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 barrels rarely match what the pencil lays down on paper. A hand-swatched sheet shows the true on-paper colour for every pencil you own, so you can pick shades at a glance instead of testing on scrap.

What paper works best for Luminance swatches?

Luminance is a soft, highly pigmented wax-oil pencil, so a smooth heavyweight surface like Bristol Smooth, Stonehenge or hot press watercolour paper gives the most accurate swatch. Print the sheet on the same paper you usually colour on for the truest reference.

How should I sort Luminance pencils?

The official three-digit codes are not in colour order, so most colourists group visually: reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, violets, browns, then greys and neutrals. Our sheet keeps the swatches in chart order so it mirrors the layout of a Luminance tin.

Can I print the whole Luminance set?

Yes - the sheet is pre-filled with the full range and paginates automatically across US Letter pages, with code, name and hex printed under every swatch. There is also a blank version if you prefer to write your own codes.

Are Luminance swatches lightfast?

Luminance 6901 is known for its high lightfastness rating, which is why many artists use it for work meant to be framed. A swatch sheet is still worth keeping out of direct sun so it stays a reliable reference for years.

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