What Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans, A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, and M-Maybe by Roy Lichtenstein all have in common? These three iconic Pop Art pieces were all painted in acrylic.
Acrylic paint is a great medium for artistic experimentation. Start your acrylic journey with Caran d'Ache's range. You'll find vibrant, pigment-rich colours that are made with no toxic solvents. What's more, you can layer them thickly and apply delicate washes. So whatever your project, get the versatility you want with our acrylic paints.

30 luminous colours to choose from

Designed for artists who want to explore the possibilities of colour, texture and shade, our acrylic range is versatile and accessible. We're here to encourage experimentation!
Choose from 30 bright and luminous colours, from primary yellow to meadow green, turquoise blue to burnt sienna. Enjoy a wide spectrum of colours for whatever you are working on.
Our range also includes three iridescent colours: gold, silver and bronze. These are ideal for adding touches of light and relief to compositions.

Rich in pigmentation and easy to work with

Notably rich in pigments, our acrylic paints offer excellent opacity and optimal coverage, delivering exceptionally intense, long-lasting results.
Our formulation offers great lightfastness, ensuring colour stability and depth over time. The paint's supple texture allows for uniform application without cracking after drying.
Like gouache, acrylic paint is an opaque paint that dries faster than oil paint. However, it becomes permanent once dry, so it is recommended that you clean your brushes and painting accessories thoroughly after each use.

A versatile paint ready for experimentation

Acrylic paint is suitable for a wide range of painting techniques, making it a great medium for experimentation. Fine, flat, or thick brushes, spatulas, rollers, sponges, and even toothbrushes can be used with different mediums to achieve different effects.
Need a subtle shade to give more depth to a gaze or enhance a natural setting? Acrylic paint can be mixed on a palette or directly on the surface. Before drying, the paint can be slightly diluted with water to create transparent effects similar to watercolour. On the other hand, when used as-is, it can create unique impasto effects and reliefs that can add extra depth to a piece.
Thanks to this flexible application and quick drying time, Caran d'Ache acrylic paint allows you to layer and create a range of effects, from clean flat colours to more textured compositions.

Swiss-made paint from Caran d'Ache

Developed in Switzerland, Caran d'Ache Acrylic paint has been formulated with artists in mind. Our paint retains intensity over time and offers consistent, controlled application. Its balanced texture allows for precise working with the material, while preserving the brightness of the colours.
Acrylic paint effortlessly covers a wide range of surfaces, including fabric, canvas, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, wood, and concrete.
Want more transparency, elasticity or shine in your paint? Acrylic paint can be easily changed up simply by adding other materials. Think gel, sand, soil, starch glue, and more.
Can't decide between gouache and acrylic paint? Read our article to learn how to choose your painting technique.