Isn't charcoal black? False! Presenting Derwent Tinted Charcoal: charcoal with a subtle tint! The striking elegance of charcoal with a subtle pop of color: High-quality charcoal drawing pencils available in a variety of subdued hues, ideal for both novice and professional artists of all backgrounds. Perfect for enhancing charcoal drawings with colored details and accents, Texture that is a little bit scratchy for simple blending and smudging, For a more striking effect, pair with XL Charcoal Blocks or Derwent Compressed Charcoal. Round barrels that are easy to grip fit standard pencil sharpeners. Ideal when combined with Derwent drawing paper Stylish tin with detachable lid that makes pencil access convenient without taking up desk space, Numbers and color names are embossed in white. These pencils provide all the advantages of charcoal.