Amazon Customer 4 This is a nice little set to start playing with pastels. The colors are a little bit different from those one can find in other small sets. A wide range of purples to pink, interesting mustard yellow and grey-brown. The blues and greens are nicely toned down. It would be perfect if there was a bit more red though. I am giving it 4 stars because they are a little bit chalky and I prefer a more creamy texture.