Pigment classification : Zinc oxide-Titanium dioxide-Synthetic ultramarine-Dioxazine

Colour index : PW4-PW6-PB29-PV23

Colour index number :77947-77891-77007-51319

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Opaque

Pure, brilliant white. Possesses the highest opacity and tinting power of all white colours.

Pigment: Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxideCI number: PW6, PW4

Lightfastness: *****

On the basis of many years of scientific experience in the field of artists' colours, Schmincke continues to use a broad and diverse scope of artists' oils, which it combines with the most suitable natural dammar resin from Palembang, Indonesia. The amount of dammar resin which is added in colloidal solution depends on the oil requirements of the pigment concerned. The use of different variants of linseed oil purified by means of highly sophisticated processes also predominates in the Mussini artists' resin-oil-colours.The microscopic evaporation pores enable oxygen to penetrate more effectively into the inner layers, thus providing for more even drying of the surface and inner layers. This, in turn, reduces the danger of wrinkling and surface tension during the drying process.

Series number: 2

Chemical Description: Complex sodium alumino-silicate containing sulphur

Color index name: PB29

Color index number: 77007

Permanence rating: A(iii)

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T







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.

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

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-Nickel titanate-Diketo-Pyrrolo-Pyrolle

Colour Index: PW4-PW6-PY53-PO73

Colour index number: a.s.

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

PBk 9. Average Drying. Semi-Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. High oil Content.

An impure amorphous Carbon in Calcium Phosphate, Ivory Black is no longer made from burning ivory scraps, but from charred animal bones. It is denser in shade and cooler than Lamp Black with stronger tint power. The most frequently used black in the range.

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.

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

PB29 & PW4 & PW6. Average Drying. Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. Low Oil Content.

A deeper version of the blend above, useful for such features as architectural modelling in backgrounds.

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

A crisp, zingy red with the usual Cadmium characteristics, high tint power and opacity, and which can present warm, almost fiery hues when mixed with a more transparent White, such as Zinc.

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

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

Colour: Michael Harding ViridianPigment Index: PG18Semi OpaqueLightfastness: ExcellentPrice Series: 5Landscapists and some portraitists still prefer this colour to the strong power of the Phthalo Greens. An interesting range of blue-greys are produced when combined with reds.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.

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

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Copper phthalocyanine

Colour index name: PB15

Colour index number: 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.

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

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.

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.

PB27. Very Fast Drying. Transparent. Very Good Lightfastness. High Oil Content. Ferri-ammonium Ferrocyanide, discovered in Berlin in 1704 and introduced through the early 18th century, was one of the first synthetic inorganic pigments and also one of the most controversial. The earlier and less purified versions had a mixed reputation; they were said to fade in hues, or even to migrate or leech through succeeding paint layers. But modern standards of washing have dispensed with the tendency to fade, and the migratory properties ascribed to this colour are no longer reported. At any rate, Prussian Blue, like Alizarin, is one of those colours some painters find essential. Its inky depth when unmixed is belied by a range of uniquely intense blues resulting from hues, particularly with Zinc White. On its own and in more concentrated mixes it exhibits a slight bronzy sheen which can be used almost like a complementary glaze.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Calcined natural iron oxide

Colour index name: PBr7

Colour index number: 77491

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.

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

Colour: Michael Harding Vandyke BrownPigment Index: PBr8Semi TransparentLightfastness: ExcellentPrice Series: 1This dark brown is a solid alternative to blacks and is reminiscent of the backgrounds of Flemish portraits.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.

Sublime brilliance and intensely deep colours

Optimal colour strength due to the highest possible concentration of pigments and very fine grinding

Highest degree of lightfastness

Very pure colours and greatest durability of the paint coat

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-Natural ochre

Colour Index: PW4-PW6-PY43

Colour index number: 77947-77891-77492

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

Sublime brilliance and intensely deep colours

Optimal colour strength due to the highest possible concentration of pigments and very fine grinding

Highest degree of lightfastness

Very pure colours and greatest durability of the paint coat