NEOCOLOR II CHARCOAL GREY

NEOCOLOR™ II AQUARELLE CRAYON – CHARCOAL GREY #409 – CARAN D'ACHE®

The Caran d'Ache Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Charcoal Grey #409 is a sophisticated, smoky neutral that delivers depth, atmosphere, and subtle drama to any artwork. Favored by illustrators, fine artists, urban sketchers, and mixed-media creators, this versatile grey is perfect for building shadows, establishing tonal studies, creating monochromatic compositions, and adding realistic dimension to colorful pieces. Whether used dry for bold mark-making or activated with water for soft watercolor effects, Charcoal Grey offers exceptional control and professional-quality results.

🎨 Key Features

🖍️ Premium Swiss-made water-soluble wax pastel

🌫️ Rich charcoal grey tone ideal for shadows, shading, and tonal work

💧 Instantly transforms into smooth watercolor washes when activated with water

✨ Soft, creamy texture glides effortlessly across surfaces without crumbling

🎯 Highly pigmented formula delivers excellent opacity and coverage

☀️ Outstanding lightfastness helps artwork maintain its original appearance over time

🎨 Compatible with dry, wet, and mixed-media techniques

🌈 Artistic Benefits

🌫️ Creates realistic shadows and atmospheric depth

🖤 Excellent choice for monochromatic and grayscale artwork

💦 Blends beautifully into smooth watercolor gradients and washes

✏️ Perfect for sketching, underpainting, and value studies

🎭 Adds subtle contrast and dimension without overpowering surrounding colors

🪄 Works exceptionally well for layering, glazing, blending, and sgraffito techniques

🎨 An essential neutral for balancing vibrant color palettes

📄 Best Surfaces

📒 Watercolor paper

📄 Drawing and mixed-media paper

📦 Cardboard and illustration board

🎨 Canvas

🪵 Raw wood surfaces

🫙 Glass and ceramics

👜 Leather and decorative craft projects

👩🎨 Ideal For

🎨 Fine artists

✏️ Illustrators and designers

🏙️ Urban sketchers

📚 Art students

🖌️ Mixed-media artists

📖 Visual journaling and sketchbooks

🌫️ Tonal studies, shadow work, and monochrome compositions

📋 Specifications

Color: Charcoal Grey

Color Number: 409

SKU: 7500.409

EAN: 7610186272332

Length: Approximately 104.5 mm (4.1 in.)

Diameter: Approximately 8.65 mm

Type: Water-soluble wax pastel / aquarelle crayon

Made In: Switzerland

Lightfastness: Excellent

✨ Final Note

A true studio essential, Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Charcoal Grey #409 delivers the perfect balance of softness, opacity, and versatility. From dramatic shadows and moody landscapes to detailed sketches and expressive mixed-media work, this timeless neutral adds depth, sophistication, and professional-quality results to every creative project. 🖤🖍️🎨✨