Discover the distinctive character of Caran d’Ache Neocolor™ I, the iconic wax pastel created for artists, illustrators and creative minds who want to work with colour freely and expressively.

Made in Geneva, Switzerland, Caran d’Ache Neocolor™ I in 1952, it combines a richly pigmented formula with a smooth, creamy texture that glides effortlessly across paper and a wide range of surfaces. The strong, opaque colour makes it easy to create vibrant marks, expressive strokes and broad areas of intense colour, while the robust pastel format allows artists to work with both precision and spontaneity.

A versatile creative tool

Caran d’Ache Neocolor™ I is much more than a traditional crayon. Its highly pigmented colour can be layered, blended and mixed to create depth, texture and tonal variation. Use the edge for controlled lines and detail, the side for broad coverage, or experiment with scraping, layering and mixed-media techniques to create distinctive effects.
The wax-based formula also makes Caran d’Ache Neocolor™ I particularly versatile for mixed-media artwork. Combine it with coloured pencils, graphite, pastels, ink, acrylics and other artistic materials to build contrasting textures and unexpected colour effects.

Intense colour from a Swiss colour specialist

Colour expertise is at the heart of Caran d’Ache. With more than a century of experience developing artists' materials, the Maison carefully selects pigments and raw materials to create products renowned for their consistency, performance and quality.

Caran d’Ache Neocolor™ I reflects this heritage through its rich pigmentation, excellent covering power and smooth application. The crayons are manufactured in Caran d’Ache's Geneva workshops, where Swiss precision and generations of specialist knowledge come together.

Designed for artists who want to experiment

Whether you're creating expressive artwork, colourful illustrations, bold backgrounds, mixed-media pieces or simply exploring colour, Caran d’Ache Neocolor™ I encourages an intuitive approach to creativity.

Its distinctive combination of intense colour, soft application and versatility makes it a favourite among artists of all abilities—from first experiments with colour through to professional creative work.

Key Features

• Premium wax pastel / artist crayon
• Richly pigmented, vibrant colour
• Smooth, velvety application
• Excellent opacity and covering power
• Suitable for layering, blending and colour mixing. Can also be used for sgraffito.
• Ideal for drawing, illustration and mixed-media techniques
• Can be used on a variety of surfaces - paper, cardboard, glass, wood, leather, fabrics/textiles, stone
• Permanent and water-resistant
• Excellent lightfastness
• Manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland
• Developed with Caran d’Ache's renowned Swiss colour expertise

Contents:

Set 10

• 001 White, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 059 Brown, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Violet, 160 Cobalt Blue, 210 Emerald Green

Set 10 Metallic

• 070 Metallic Scarlet, 081 Metallic Pink, 120 Metallic Violet, 162 Phthalocyanine Blue, 401 Metallic Ash Grey, 497 Bronze, 498 Silver, 499 Gold, 710 Phthalocyanine Green, 899 Metallic Dark Gold

Set 15

• 001 White, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 059 Brown, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Violet, 160 Cobalt Blue, 210 Emerald Green, 035 Ochre, 060 Vermilion, 140 Ultramarine, 171 Turquoise Blue, 230 Yellow Green.

Set 30

• 001 White, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 059 Brown, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Violet, 160 Cobalt Blue, 210 Emerald Green, 035 Ochre, 060 Vermilion, 140 Ultramarine, 171 Turquoise Blue, 230 Yellow Green, 003 Light Grey, 005 Grey, 049 Raw Umber, 051 Salmon, 065 Russet, 080 Carmine, 081 Pink, 110 Lilac, 131 Periwinkle Blue, 159 Prussian Blue, 161 Light Blue, 180 Malachite Green, 240 Lemon Yellow, 245 Light Olive, 249 Dark Olive.

Set 40

• 001 White, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 059 Brown, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Violet, 160 Cobalt Blue, 210 Emerald Green, 035 Ochre, 060 Vermilion, 140 Ultramarine, 171 Turquoise Blue, 230 Yellow Green, 003 Light Grey, 005 Grey, 049 Raw Umber, 051 Salmon, 065 Russet, 080 Carmine, 081 Pink, 110 Lilac, 131 Periwinkle Blue, 159 Prussian Blue, 161 Light Blue, 180 Malachite Green, 240 Lemon Yellow, 245 Light Olive, 249 Dark Olive, 020 Golden Yellow, 031 Orangish Yellow, 050 Flame Red, 100 Purple Violet, 111 Mauve, 141 Sky Blue, 211 Jade Green, 220 Grass Green, 229 Dark Green, 231 Lime Green.