For over 175 years Winsor & Newton have been dedicated to providing artists with the widest possible choice of colours.

Made from the finest pigments in the highest concentrations possible and offering the greatest possible permanence together with good handling qualities, this range of superior water colours is sure to bring vibrant colour to any watercolour painting.

Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolours are available in both tubes and pans. Generally tube colours are preferred by artists using large quantities of colour, whilst pans generally find favour with beginners, outdoor sketchers and artists using smaller quantities.

Colour number/code: 217
Series number: 1
Chemical description: Chromium oxide, Carbon black, Zinc oxide, Powdered Slate
Colour index name: PG 17, PBk 6, PW 4, PBk 19
Colour index number: 77288, 77266, 77947, 77017
Permanence rating: AA
ASTM lightfastness rating: I
Transparency/Opacity: SO