PY42. Very Fast Drying. Transparent. Excellent Lightfastness. Average Oil Content.

This Iron Oxide has been used as a wood dye, its capacity to enrich the grain of hardwood made it a wonderful candidate for paintmaking. It has great warmth with gingery undertones quite different to those seen in the Indian Yellows. Because the pigment particles are very small, it could almost be mistaken for a lake. It has huge tint power which pulls whites and other yellows into a golden, rich Titianesque zone of warm low tones. Try it with Aureolin and the Earths.

Georgian Oil Colour offers high performance at an economical and uniform price across all colours in the range. They are carefully blended and tested to produce the most brilliant colour, and match tint and texture from batch to batch. Traditionally crafted and triple-milled in England, Georgian Oil Colours provide colour consistency from wet to dry and even performance and finish across all colours. • High pigment loads include traditional pigments • Exceptionally permanent and brilliant colours • Colours are intermixable and consistent from wet to dry • Surface dry in 4 to 5 days • Smooth and buttery consistency • Easy mixing with mediums

PR 108. Fast Drying. Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. Low Oil Content.

A cooler, plummier red in the Cadmium range which yields maroon hues and which can be used to make heavy, greenish blacks when added to the Phthalocyanine Green Lakes, to which it is approximately complimentary.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Anthraquinone

Colour index name: PR177

Colour index number: 65300

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T

A high level of pigmentation provides good covering power and tinting strength. While it can't match the superior pigment load of Artists' Oil Colour, the Winton range is much stronger than many other artists' quality ranges.The economical cost has been achieved through the use of moderately priced pigments rather than lessening the pigment content to an unacceptable level. Winsor & Newton formulation, manufacture and quality control ensure a product of absolute excellence. The Winton range has a more uniform consistency than Artists' Oil Colour and is slightly stiffer. It offers excellent retention of brush and palette knife strokes.

Pigment classification : Quinacridone-Anthraquinone-Azocondensation

Colour index : PR19-PR177-PBR23

Colour index number :73900-65300-20060

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Transparent

PY83. Average Drying. Transparent. Very Good Lightfastness. High Oil Content. Diarylide Yellow HR, a synthetic organic lake which replaces the very organic, legendary, but long obsolete euxanthic acid (made by warming the urine of Indian cows fed on mango leaves). The modern organic equivalent matches the beauty of the colour used for centuries in Mughal miniatures, but has greater tint power and reliability. If brushed thinly over hued backgrounds it presents a uniquely vibrant warm mustard yellow

PBr 7.Very Fast Drying. Transparent. Excellent Lightfastness. Average Oil Content.

One of the fundamental Earths used as an Imprimitura pigment to draught out compositions on a Raw Sienna ground, as many Rubens sketches evidence. Depending on the degree of transparency, it can exhibit red or greenish undertones.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Natural iron oxide

Colour index name: PY43

Colour index number: 77492

Permanence rating: AA

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T

As with all Winsor & Newton colours, every colour in the range is individually formulated to take advantage of the natural characteristics of each pigment and to ensure the stability of the colour. The vehicle (oil modified alkyd resin) allows the colour to dry quicker whilst retaining the other characteristics of conventional oil colour.Because alkyd resin has physical properties that differ slightly from those of traditional oils, the pigment load is somewhat different as well. Experienced painters will notice slightly greater transparency compared to Artists' Oil Colour. The colour has been formulated to offer the greatest degree of tinting strength possible (consistent with good handling properties), and to take full advantage of the true characteristics of each pigment.

In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Pigment Classification: Natural umber

Colour Index: PBR7

Colour index number: 77492

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Series number: 4

Chemical Description: Cadmium sulphoselenide

Colour index name: PR108

Colour index number: 77202

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: O



Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.

Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the World's Finest Colours.

Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.

Series number: 4

Chemical Description: Cadmium zinc sulphide

Colour index name: PY35

Colour index number: 77205

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: O



Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.

Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the World's Finest Colours.

Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.

Pigment classification : Zinc oxide-Titanium dioxide-Synthetic iron oxide

Colour index : PW4-PW6-PY42

Colour index number :77947-77891-77492

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Opaque

PG7 & PBr7. Fast Drying. Semi-Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. High Oil Content. Sap Green is a generic name for a rich deep green.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Carbon black

Colour index name: PBk6

Colour index number: 77266

Permanence rating: AA

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: O







Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.

Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the world's finest colours.

Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.

Unbleached Titanium Dioxide

PW6.1. Fast Drying. Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. Low Oil Content.

Before Titanium Dioxide is refined to make it white it contains a measure of Iron Oxide, which gives it a subtle linen or limewash pinky-brown shade. As well as making it a good drier, such a presence makes this paint an ideal ground or underpainting colour, with good texture and a lean surface. Some painters use it as a mixing agent in flesh painting.

Pigment classification : Anthraquinone-Anthraquinoe-Azocondensation

Colour index : PR168-PR177-PBR23

Colour index number : 59300-73900-20060

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Transparent

In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Pigment Classification: Zinc oxide-Titanium dioxide-Zinc iron oxide-Condensed azo

Colour Index: PW4-PW6-PY119-PR214

Colour index number: a.s.

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Semi-opaque

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: BON arylamide (NaphtholAS), Naphthol carbamide

Colour index name: PR188,PR170

Colour index number: 12467, 12475

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: II

Transparency/Opacity: O

A high level of pigmentation provides good covering power and tinting strength. While it can't match the superior pigment load of Artists' Oil Colour, the Winton range is much stronger than many other artists' quality ranges.The economical cost has been achieved through the use of moderately priced pigments rather than lessening the pigment content to an unacceptable level. Winsor & Newton formulation, manufacture and quality control ensure a product of absolute excellence. The Winton range has a more uniform consistency than Artists' Oil Colour and is slightly stiffer. It offers excellent retention of brush and palette knife strokes.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Synthetic iron oxide

Colour index name: PR101

Colour index number: 77491

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T

A high level of pigmentation provides good covering power and tinting strength. While it can't match the superior pigment load of Artists' Oil Colour, the Winton range is much stronger than many other artists' quality ranges.The economical cost has been achieved through the use of moderately priced pigments rather than lessening the pigment content to an unacceptable level. Winsor & Newton formulation, manufacture and quality control ensure a product of absolute excellence. The Winton range has a more uniform consistency than Artists' Oil Colour and is slightly stiffer. It offers excellent retention of brush and palette knife strokes.

PB29, Average Drying, Semi Transparant, Low Oil Content, Average Tint Power, Non-Toxic There are a few special pigment colours in the range; an example is a genuine Afghan lapis lazuli. The first and most noticeable thing about the lapis lazuli compared to the modern synthetic equivalent ultramarine blue, is the considerably less tinting and covering power and its slightly dirtier colour, though neither of these traits should be seen to detract from the natural beauty.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Quinacridone, Copper phthalocyanine

Colour index name: PR122, PB15

Colour index number: 73915, 74160

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T

As with all Winsor & Newton colours, every colour in the range is individually formulated to take advantage of the natural characteristics of each pigment and to ensure the stability of the colour. The vehicle (oil modified alkyd resin) allows the colour to dry quicker whilst retaining the other characteristics of conventional oil colour.Because alkyd resin has physical properties that differ slightly from those of traditional oils, the pigment load is somewhat different as well. Experienced painters will notice slightly greater transparency compared to Artists' Oil Colour. The colour has been formulated to offer the greatest degree of tinting strength possible (consistent with good handling properties), and to take full advantage of the true characteristics of each pigment.

PBr 7. Very Fast Drying. Semi-Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. Average Oil Content.

One of the calcined Iron Oxide Earths, of such antiquity and usefulness it barely needs an introduction. It makes rich but subdued pinks, which reveal how transparent and warm are its undertones. Its tint power is noticeably stronger than the more opaque Earths.

Colour: Michael Harding Transparent Oxide BrownPigment Index: PR101Semi OpaqueLightfastness: ExcellentPrice Series: 2This is a fantastic colour with a small pigment particle size, giving it a great clean transparency that is ideal for glazing.Michael Harding Oil Colours are among the finest oil paints available to artists today. The colours have a high load of top quality pigments, ground in refined cold-pressed linseed oil. They are completely free of fillers, extenders, or driers, resulting in pure, rich, and vibrant colours that are lightfast and buttery.First manufactured in 1982, Michael Harding Artists' Oil Colours are exceptional quality and are made by hand. They are very popular with some of the world's finest artists, including David Hockney, Chris Ofili, and the late Sir Howard Hodgkin.pdf=michaelhardincacc.pdf Michael Harding Oil Colour Chart.

PG17. Average Drying. Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. Low Oil Content.

Another mid-19th century metallic oxide, with covering power but not much tinting strength. It is a heavy, vegetable green which can be surprisingly enlivened by adding yellows. Landscapists find that its range in mixes and hues makes it a staple green. It acts very well as a complementary to active red hues.