Cerulean Blue was developed in 1805 and entered the English market in the 1860s. Its name derives from the Latin Caeruleum meaning sky-blue pigment. It is a bright blue pigment with green undertones.
Indantherene Blue is a clean deep blue pigment. It is fully lightfast and transparent. A modern organic pigment, it was originally introduced into the Winsor & Newton range in 1991.
Bismuth Yellow is a bright opaque lemon yellow with excellent covering properties. Originally patented in 1924 by the pharmaceutical industry, it has been used by artists since the 1980s.
Permanent Mauve is a rich violet colour. It is semi-transparent and lightfast. Mauve, originally a lake pigment, was discovered in England in 1856 by Sir William Perkin.
Cadmium Scarlet is a vivid bright red pigment. It is an opaque pigment and has excellent covering abilities. A by-product of the zinc industry, Cadmium was discovered in 1817.
