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THE CHARTS
All these charts are prepared on the same paper ( Fabriano Accademia 200gm )
Scanned on the same scanner and adjusted to the same settings.
Any variation in colour between one shown on the chart and one done by yourself with the same brand and colour,
will show an identical variation through all the charts.
Whilst I am able source the right paper at a reasonable price
( the Aldi Paper whilst good is not a regular source ! )
I am prepared to print off copies at 20p per sheet plus postage costs.
If you cannot print your own,
ask me to quote you for supplying the particular charts you require
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Version 1
Single sheet charts
Faber Castell Polychromos
Caran d’Ache Pablo
Derwent Coloursoft
Derwent Artists
Karisma / Prismacolor
Caran d’Ache Luminance
Lyra Polycolor
Version 2
A set of charts on one A4 sheet
Charts are also being prepared for the following brands :
Daler Rowney Aquarelles,
Derwent Tinted Charcoal
Caran d’Ache Supracolor aquarelles
and
Faber-
NOTE : Faber-
We will endeavour to show any difference between dry colour and wet colour in the appropriate charts of all aquarelles
Derwent Studio and Artists pencils share a colour range although the Studio pencils have fewer in the full set.
Brands not included here or not currently planned, have not had full sets of pencils reviewed by the site up to the current date.
DRY POINT ( Non Soluble ) PENCILS
AQUARELLE ( Watercolour -
Derwent Watercolour ( 2010 )
Derwent Inktense
Cretacolor Aqua Monolith
Staedtler karat Aquarelles
If you have a selection of boxes of pencils to choose from,
how do you know which colour in which box is just a bit lighter
or darker than the one you are using ?
If you are following a tutorial and the tutor is using Prismacolor,
and you have Polychromos or Pablo, how do you know which colour to use ?
We don’t have the perfect answer, but we can give you a clue.
The Charts published below (in 2010) have been prepared from the actual pencils
and worked on a standard chart format on the same paper.
They have then been scanned on the same scanner settings
and colour balanced in an identical way.
They may not print on your printer and paper exactly as they are on the master copies,
but any variation will be similar across all the charts, so picking colours that are either similar, or greener, bluer, redder etc than the one you are working with, will be easier.
If you are planning to buy a new box of pencils, then the colour range may be important.
These charts will show you which brands have the most reds, browns, greens etc.
Watercolour pencils shown ( Aquarelles) also show the dry colour after wetting,
This shows any increase in colour intensity and any change in tint.
Simply print off the PDF file of the chart you are wanting, cut along the edge of the colour blocks on each side, and compare the samples.
Two sizes of charts are available, the A4 single sheet chart is the easiest to use as the colour sample is larger. This chart is the same size as the master copy.
The charts described as ‘sets’ are combined so that a set of charts appears on a single sheet.
The colour samples are smaller and these are really more suitable for assessing the colour ranges in the brands than selecting an individual colour
Colour Comparison Charts 2010 versions
Links to PDF Files to download
NOTE
Some printing tips are shown below to help you get the best match.
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when downloading PDF Files
Some are large files and take some time to download,
your screen may appear to freeze
or your Computer may indicate that the download is not responding.
You may need to allow more time than you think.
SOME PRINTING SUGGESTIONS
To help you get the best colour match with the charts
I have the advantage of the original charts
to check the way the copies print on my printer.
( An HP Officejet Pro 8000 machine )
The colour comes off exactly right when printed on to an inexpensive
matt ‘colour inkjet’ paper
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There is a difference in the darkness of the colour depending on the paper you choose
and the paper ‘quality and print’ settings when setting the printer going.
In my case I set the paper as ‘Presentation Quality’
If I were to print on ‘normal’ setting, the colour comes out darker.
It also comes out darker using ordinary copy paper and ‘normal’ settings
Gloss Photo paper can produce a colour cast depending on the paper
It is trial and error, I am afraid.
I suggest you do a sample colour block with a known pencil colour on cartridge paper
and match it to the appropriate chart you have printed out.
The best match setting for your sample should be the same for the others.
Latest revision June 2010
The original colour charts compiled by Bob Ebdon for the UKCPS have been largely superceded as they were designed to provide a straight comparison between Prismacolor and the nearest available colour in other brands. They were not updated for new makes of pencils coming on the market and didn’t provide a comprehensive review of all the competing colours available. The charts are still available to anyone working from a basis of Prismacolor, by writing to the address on the site contact page.
Details of price etc with payment & despatch arrangements will be provided.
They are sent out for little more than the cost of the paper, printing and postage
DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS FINDING THE COLOUR YOU WANT ?