Perylene Red is a light red pigment. Perylene is a modern synthetic organic pigment and was first available as a dye around 1912 before becoming available as an artist pigment in the late 1950s.
Perylene Green is a dark transparent green pigment. Undiluted, it is almost a black colour. Perylene is a modern synthetic organic pigment and was first available in the late 1950s.
Ultramarine Violet is a rich purple colour. It is a derivation of French Ultramarine, a synthetic pigment created in 1828 by French chemist Guimet as an alternative to genuine Ultramarine.
Caput Mortuum Violet is a soft mauve-brown colour. It is an opaque pigment. It was called Caput Mortuum (meaning 'head of the dead') by the Romans, referring to the colour of dried blood.
Perylene Maroon is a dark maroon pigment. Perylene is a modern synthetic organic pigment and was first available as a dye around 1912 before becoming available as an artist pigment in the late 1950s.
Potter's Pink is a soft rose colour. It is a semi-opaque colour with excellent lightfast qualities. It is commonly used in ceramics and frescos, giving its name Potter's Pink.
Scarlet Lake is a bright red with orange-yellow undertones. The name stems from a type of fine woollen cloth called scarlet cloth which was often dyed red, leading it to become the pigment's name.
French Ultramarine is a rich transparent blue. It was created by French chemist Guimet in 1828 as a synthetic but chemically identical alternative to the expensive pigment derived from Lapis Lazuli.
