Spotlight on: Quinacridone Magenta
“Magenta” was a violet red aniline dye first produced in 1859. Originally called fuchsine by the French Chemist François-Emmanuel Verguin who made and patented the dye, it was later renamed to…
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Spotlight on: Winsor Orange
Winsor Orange is a single pigment orange, created to be a bold and vibrant orange for artists. Whilst making orange can be done easily by mixing red and yellow, variations can occur if proportions differ, so you can turn to Winsor Orange when you need consistency.
Spotlight on: Permanent Magenta
The colour magenta is from the family of aniline dyes; the name comes from the word ‘anil’ which is Spanish for indigo.
Spotlight on: Permanent Mauve
The colour mauve was born from the ambition, curiosity and dreams of a teenager named William Henry Perkin.
Spotlight on: Phthalo Green
Explore the versatility of phthalo green, a pigment that produces everything from transparent, subtle colours to opaque and brilliant ones.
The voyage of Iron Oxide
Iron oxide is one of the oldest colours used by mankind. Discover the links between the pigments artists rely on and the creation of Earth itself.
Spotlight on: Indian Yellow
Uncover the mysterious past of Indian yellow, a colour with a luminescence that won it devotees including Vermeer, Turner and Van Gogh.
Spotlight on: Manganese Blue
Once used to tint cement for swimming pools, manganese blue soon became popular with artists. Find out more about this punchy azure.
Spotlight on cerulean blue
Bright and opaque, cerulean blue is invaluable to artists. Find out why painters including Monet and Signac prized this beautiful sky blue.
Spotlight on: Emerald Green
Discover the troubled history of emerald green, and learn about Winsor & Newton’s non-toxic, brilliant blue-green replacement, Winsor Emerald.
Spotlight on: Pinks
Explore the subtle power of pink in art, from the delicate garments of Early Renaissance religious paintings to Picasso's "Rose Period".
Spotlight on Prussian blue
Created by happy accident, Prussian blue was used by artists including Monet, Constable and Lowry. Learn more about this celebrated colour.
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