Prismacolor Premier 150 vs 24: what is the difference?

Both have soft, thick cores and lightfast pigments. The 150 set has 150 colors in a storage case; the 24 set has 24 colors in a tin.

How many Prismacolor Premier pencils are there?

This set has 150 colors, the largest Prismacolor Premier set Drawings Easy lists.

Is there a Prismacolor Premier 150 color chart?

You can make one by swatching each pencil on paper and writing its name beside it, which makes similar shades easy to tell apart.

Are Prismacolor Premier pencils wax-based?

The listing does not state the binder. It describes soft, thick cores with lightfast, richly saturated pigments.

Do Prismacolor Premier leads break easily?

Prismacolor says the thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping. Sharpening with light pressure is a good general habit with any soft pencil.

Biggest artist-grade set

Prismacolor

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils

A set of 150 assorted Prismacolor Premier colored pencils with soft, thick cores and lightfast, richly saturated pigments for smooth, even color.

Best for: Colored pencil artists and adult colorists who want a very wide range

Colors: 150
Core: Soft, thick
Pigments: Lightfast
Brand: Prismacolor

Check price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, Drawings Easy earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are shown on Amazon and can change. Disclosure

Buy it if

You want 150 colors in one set rather than 24
You want soft, thick cores for shading and shadows
You want lightfast, richly saturated pigments

Skip it if

You want to try the line with fewer colors. The Prismacolor Premier 24 has the same soft, thick cores in a tin
You want oil-based pencils. The Faber-Castell Polychromos 120 lists oil-based 3.8 mm leads; Prismacolor does not state its binder

What the Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils is

The Prismacolor Premier 150 set is the largest Prismacolor Premier set Drawings Easy lists: 150 assorted colors of the brand's soft, thick-core colored pencils.

Prismacolor describes the pigments as lightfast and richly saturated, with ultra-smooth, even laydown. The thick, robust leads are made to resist cracking and chipping, and the listing names adult coloring books, sketching and various art projects as uses.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

150 colors
A wide range means fewer shades to mix by layering.
Soft, thick cores
Prismacolor says the soft, thick cores are made for shading and creating shadows.
Lightfast pigments
Prismacolor describes the pigments as lightfast and richly saturated.
Ultra-smooth laydown
The listing promises smooth, even color across large areas.
Thick, robust leads
Prismacolor says the leads resist cracking and chipping.
Storage case
The set comes in a case for storage and portability. Packaging artwork may vary.

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils specifications

Colors: 150
Core: Soft, thick
Pigments: Lightfast, richly saturated
Leads: Resist cracking and chipping
Uses: Adult coloring, sketching, art projects
Brand: Prismacolor
Warranty: 2-year manufacturer
Model: 1800059

Who the Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils suits

Colored pencil artists who want range. 150 colors in one set, with soft cores for shading.
Adult colorists. The listing names adult coloring books among its uses.
Sketching and art projects. Prismacolor pitches the set for sketching and various art projects as well as coloring.

Look elsewhere if: you want to try Prismacolor with fewer colors first. The Prismacolor Premier 24 has the same soft, thick cores in 24 colors.

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils vs similar picks

Spec	Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils	Prismacolor Premier 24 Colored Pencils	Faber-Castell Polychromos 120
Colors	150	24	120
Core	Soft, thick	Soft, thick	3.8 mm, oil-based
Pigments	Lightfast	Lightfast	High lightfastness
Brand	Prismacolor	Prismacolor	Faber-Castell
Choose it for	150 colors in one set	Trying Prismacolor first	Oil-based pencils

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils
Colors
150
Core
Soft, thick
Pigments
Lightfast
Brand
Prismacolor
Choose it for: 150 colors in one set
Prismacolor Premier 24 Colored Pencils
Colors
24
Core
Soft, thick
Pigments
Lightfast
Brand
Prismacolor
Choose it for: Trying Prismacolor first
Faber-Castell Polychromos 120
Colors
120
Core
3.8 mm, oil-based
Pigments
High lightfastness
Brand
Faber-Castell
Choose it for: Oil-based pencils

Before you buy

The listing does not state the binder, so it does not say whether the cores are wax or oil based.
Make a color chart: swatch each pencil and write its name next to it, since similar shades are hard to tell apart in the box.
The listing says the set comes in a case but does not say whether it is a tin or cardboard; packaging artwork may vary.

Frequently asked questions about the Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Premier 150 vs 24: what is the difference?: Both have soft, thick cores and lightfast pigments. The 150 set has 150 colors in a storage case; the 24 set has 24 colors in a tin.
How many Prismacolor Premier pencils are there?: This set has 150 colors, the largest Prismacolor Premier set Drawings Easy lists.
Is there a Prismacolor Premier 150 color chart?: You can make one by swatching each pencil on paper and writing its name beside it, which makes similar shades easy to tell apart.
Are Prismacolor Premier pencils wax-based?: The listing does not state the binder. It describes soft, thick cores with lightfast, richly saturated pigments.
Do Prismacolor Premier leads break easily?: Prismacolor says the thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping. Sharpening with light pressure is a good general habit with any soft pencil.