Purple: an enchanting pigment reserved for royals and rulers
Purple is captivating and enchanting. From deep purple to lilac and ultraviolet, it conjures up ideas of magic, royalty, and psychedelia.
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Brown: a common colour that’s far from ordinary
The colour brown is all around us. It blends in; it’s often perceived as dull. But its past is full of intrigue, from deep-sea creatures to ground up mummies.
Colour stories from the Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour range
Explore the unique stories behind six iconic colour pigments from the Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour collection.
Seeing red: the world’s loudest colour
From star-crossed lovers to samurai armour, explore the cultural impact of red – the world’s boldest colour.
White: The colour of life, death, weddings and winter
In many parts of the modern world, white is seen as the colour of everything light and pure; of weddings and winter wonderlands. In some regions it has stood for…
Colour Story: Cadmium Orange
From the fruit it is the namesake of to it's role in space travel - discover the varied history of cadmium orange.
Death, dandyism and the Devil: a journey through darkness with black
Black is the colour given to the night-time, death and evil. It conjures up images of magic and the gothic, and notions of formality in fashion. As Halloween is celebrated across…
Pink: A colour journey from the Peaceful to the Political
Cherry blossom, carnations, roses and romance. Barbie, punk and political pantsuits. Pink: it’s one of the most popular colours to grace the modern world, but its rich history is much…
A deep dive in to blue
From the sea to the sky, to sadness, and even denim. Explore the journey of the different contrasts of blue with our next deep dive.
Why Artists and Designers use Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour
Our roster of artists give their thoughts and provide insight into using Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours
Cave paintings to emojis: the journey of yellow
Warmth, energy and positivity spring to mind when we think of yellow, but has that always been the case? Join us to discover the colour's fascinating history.
Colour Story: Davy’s Gray
Davy’s Gray is a soft grey colour developed by Winsor & Newton in the 19th century, traditionally made from powdered slate pigments. A transparent grey with a greenish tone, it…
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