Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 48 Colors
Soft, creamy cores that blend and layer beautifully. The favorite of serious colorists.
Best for: smooth blending and rich color
You don't need an expensive kit to make beautiful pages. These are the pencils, markers and pens we recommend for our books, from budget picks to splurges, with honest notes on what each one does best.
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Different styles of page suit different tools. Here's a quick guide.
| Book style | Best tools | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bold & easy (Capy & Lotl) | Dual brush markers, colored pencils | Big shapes fill fast with markers; thick outlines hide small slips. |
| Color by number (Quiet Hue) | Colored pencils | Pencils give clean edges in smaller areas and let you match each palette shade. |
| Detailed patterns (Quiet Hue Patterns) | Fine pencils plus gel pens | Sharp pencils for tiny spaces, gel pens for shimmer and accents. |
The most versatile choice. Any set with 24 or more colors works with our palettes.
Soft, creamy cores that blend and layer beautifully. The favorite of serious colorists.
Best for: smooth blending and rich color
A huge range of shades in a sturdy tin, with firmer cores that stay sharp longer.
Best for: matching every palette shade
Reliable, affordable and easy to find. A great way to start coloring without a big spend.
Best for: beginners and casual coloring
Markers fill big areas fast and give bold, even color. All our books are printed on one side, but always slip a spare sheet behind your page.
Water-based markers with a flexible brush tip and a fine tip. Gentle on paper and very beginner friendly.
Best for: bold and easy pages
Alcohol-based ink blends seamlessly with no streaks. Ink soaks through paper, so use a blotter sheet behind every page.
Best for: vivid, streak-free coverage
Perfect for tiny details, outlines and adding sparkle on top of pencil or marker.
Smooth, fine tips that glide into small spaces without skipping.
Best for: details in pattern pages
Metallic, glitter, pastel and neon shades with no duplicates in the set.
Best for: accents and shimmer
Small tools that make a big difference.
Includes colorless blenders, erasers and a sharpener in one pack.
Best for: smoother blending and clean edges
A two-hole sharpener designed for soft art pencils, so fewer broken tips.
Best for: keeping soft cores sharp
Every Quiet Hue book has a color test area. Try each shade before you commit.
Start with light pressure and build color in layers for a smooth, rich finish.
Slip a sheet of paper behind your page, especially with markers.
Our coloring books: Capy & Lotl for cozy, bold and easy pages, and Quiet Hue Studio for modern color by number.