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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.
Spotlight on: Davy’s Gray
Discover the story of Davy’s Gray, dating from the 19th century and once made from powdered slate pigment.
Spotlight on: Ruby Madder Alizarin
Discover the red-hued roots of Ruby Madder Alizarin, a new recreation of a colour unearthed in our archives.
The meaning behind green
From wealth to poison, jealousy to independence. Unravel the many meanings of green with our deep dive.
Spotlight on Azo Yellow Green
A yellow with green overtones, softer and muted on the palette. Explore the story behind Azo Yellow Green.
Spotlight on Silver
A special mix of pigments gives silver paint its metallic shine. Find out more about this eye-catching colour, first used back in the 1400s.
Spotlight on Zinc White
Discover the history of zinc white, first developed in the 1780s and later made popular for watercolour by Winsor & Newton as Chinese White.
Spotlight on Pyrrole Red
Learn how Pyrrole red, famously known as Ferrari red, became an iconic car colour after it was created accidentally by a chemistry professor.
Spotlight on: Raw Umber
Discover the story behind the colour raw umber, an artists' go-to for under-painting, monochromatic works and the rendering of shadows.
Spotlight on: Sepia
A black-brown colour with a reddish tone, sepia is named after the pigment taken from the ink sac of the common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis.
Spotlight on: Viridian
Viridian pigment is an intense bluish-green colour. Mixed with yellow, orange or red, it gives life to an impressive range of natural greens.
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