PROFESSIONAL WATERCOLOUR

Timeless waterceolours, reinvented​

With the Winsor & Newton Revival Watercolour Collection you can discover heritage colours now more brilliant than ever. Eight iconic colours have been revived with new and exciting enhanced formulas. From Tyrian Purple to Ultramarine Ash, unleash the colours of the past with a contemporary twist. Discover each colour's story below.

Eight iconic colours have been revived with new and exciting enhanced formulas.

Tyrian Purple

Intense deep purple with a red blue undertone, an excellent alternative to the Murex sea snail version.

Originating in Tyre, Phoenicia, this dye was extraordinarily expensive and time-consuming to produce, requiring 12,000 Murex mollusks to yield just 1.5 grams. It was highly valued in antiquity, symbolizing wealth and status, and was famously worn by figures like Emperor Justinian, depicted in a 6th-century mosaic at the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna.

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Field's Orange

A single pigment red orange, inspired by George Field's specially levigated vermillion for a strong intense colour.

Described by George Field as the "first of the secondary colours in relation to light”. Field describes orange vermilions warm tints resembling those found in Titian or Rubens. This colour created by Field is featured in Queen Victoria's Watercolour box.

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Cinnabar Green

Vibrant yellowish green which offers tinting and toning potential with other primary and secondary colours.

This pigment emerged in the 18th century as a green copper tartrate or copper arsenic derivative. Known for its brightness and distinct undertone, Cinnabar Green was prominently featured in Winsor & Newton’s historical tint books. Due to its toxicity, it was eventually replaced by safer greens.

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Ostwald Grey

Opaque warm grey perfect for toning, providing a soft granulating texture that mixes beautifully with other colours.

This pigment emerged from an increased interest in mineral colours and subtle palettes. It has been extensively featured in Winsor & Newton’s tint books, highlighting its versatility in mixing and toning and mixes brilliantly with other colours.

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Mineral Grey

Semi-transparent grey with a greenish tone that offers ready solutions to softer toning as well as granular textures.

Described by chemist and colour maker George Field as an invaluable addition for tinting and toning, Mineral Grey offers a softer alternative to black or white. It has been a focus of extensive research and refinement by Winsor & Newton.

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Ultramarine Ash

Beautiful transparent soft granulating grey blue that offers breadth in its tinting and toning possibilities.

Derived from the inferior grades of lapis lazuli, Ultramarine Ash varies in colour strength and was traditionally used for tinting. Winsor & Newton refined this pigment to enhance its beauty and translucency, making it a staple in artistic palettes.

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Shop Revival Sets

Discover Winsor & Newton Revival Collection sets. Beautiful historical vibrant grey tones from the past, now safer to use and more permanent over time. Includes tubes and half pans from the Professional Watercolour Revival Collection.

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Designers Gouache

Did you know? Traditional Gouache and watercolour can be used together when painting in layers, or the two can be mixed to achieve varying degrees of opacity. Because of their opacity, Designers Gouache whites are frequently used to create highlights on watercolour paintings.