Such happy colors! 160 to be exact. #southsun has put together just about every color possible in this set. I am not a professional artist. Heck, I am not even a good one. However; these pencils are nice to use. I am not one that creates indepth looks with shading and other techniques but these pencils have the ability to give you the look you are wanting. I have not sharpened one as of yet, so I cannot comment on the lead stability. #rankboosterreview#sponsored