Colour story: Turner's Yellow

Explore the story of Turner's Yellow, a tribute to JMW Turner’s rebellious spirit and revolutionary masterpieces that were shaped by the Industrial Revolution.

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Colour story: Permanent Mauve

Did you know that mauve was made by mistake? Discover the pigment’s remarkable story that begins with a humble 15-year-old chemistry student, and goes on to feature high fashion, Oscar...

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Colour story: Iron Oxide

Did you know that the iron found in our blood and deep in the Earth’s core is similar to the pigment in Winsor & Newton’s Iron Oxide paint tubes? We...

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Colour story: Indigo

From ancient Indian textiles to denim jeans, indigo dye has been a staple through the ages. But when it comes to the colour spectrum it is often missed out. What...

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Colour Story: Winsor Blue

Winsor Blue was created by our experts in the 1930s to replace the less reliable Prussian blue. Discover how to use this deep, intense colour.

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Colour Story: Cerulean blue

Bright and opaque, cerulean blue is invaluable to artists. Find out why painters including Monet and Signac prized this beautiful sky blue.

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Colour story: Ultramarine

Once considered more precious than gold, ultramarine was often used for the Virgin Mary's robes. Trace the evolution of this special colour.

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Colour story: Chromium Oxide Green

Commonly used in camouflage paint, chromium oxide green is relied on by artists to make a wide range of greens when mixed with other colours.

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Colour story: Indian Yellow

Indian Yellow is a luminous golden pigment with excellent transparency and glazing qualities. It is widely admired for its depth, body and radiance in oil and watercolour painting.

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Colour story: Raw Umber

Discover the story behind the colour raw umber, an artists' go-to for under-painting, monochromatic works and the rendering of shadows.

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Colour story: Emerald Green

Discover the troubled history of emerald green, and learn about Winsor & Newton’s non-toxic, brilliant blue-green replacement, Winsor Emerald.

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