Discover the Winsor & Newton Colour Story

Discover the Winsor & Newton Colour Story

Each month, we uncover the story behind a single colour. From its origins in art history to the pigments that shape it today, explore the depth, beauty, and science of colour. 

This Month’s Colour Story: Alizarin Crimson
A deep, transparent red with a blue undertone, first synthesised in 1868 from the Madder plant’s natural dye.

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  • W&N PROFESSIONAL WATER COLOUR H/PAN ALIZ CRIMSON [COMPOSITE] 094376550016 W&N PROFESSIONAL WATER COLOUR ALIZARIN CRIMSON [SWATCH]
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    Professional Watercolour
    Alizarin Crimson From $17.00 CAD
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  • Cotman Watercolour - Alizarin Crimson Hue W&N COTMAN [SWATCH] ALIZARIN CRIMSON HUE
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    Cotman Watercolour
    Alizarin Crimson Hue From $10.00 CAD
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  • Alizarin Crimson

    Learn more about Alizarin Crimson, a deep red pigment with an eventful history to match it's dramatic colour.

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  • W&N DESIGNERS GOUACHE 14ML ALIZ CRIMSON [COMPOSITE] 50947911 W&N DESIGNERS GOUACHE [SWATCH] ALIZARIN CRIMSON
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    Designers Gouache
    Alizarin Crimson $20.00 CAD
  • W&N ARTISTS' OIL COLOUR TUBE [COMPOSITE] 37ML ALIZARIN CRIMSON 50903955 W&N ARTISTS' OIL COLOUR [SWATCH] ALIZARIN CRIMSON
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    Artists' Oil Colour
    Alizarin Crimson From $31.00 CAD
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    Celebrate this month’s colour with 15% off selected products.

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  • W&N PROMARKER WATERCOLOUR [SWATCH] ALIZARIN CRIMSON HUE Promarker Watercolour - Alizarin Crimson Hue
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    Promarker Watercolour
    Alizarin Crimson Hue $12.00 CAD