Schmincke Horadam Artists Watercolours Loose Colours

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.
Titanium Opaque White ; Brilliant, lightfast white with highest opacity and strong lightening power.

Pigments:Titanium Dioxide
Colour Index :PW6
Transparency:Opaque
Lightfast: Extremely lightfast
Series: 1
Notes: Semi-staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Permanent Chinese White : Cold ,pure, lightfast traditional zinc white with good white lightening power; slight cold bluish nuance. Due to its transparency it is the best mixing white.

Pigments:Zinc Oxide
Colour Index :PW4
Transparency:semi-transparent
Lightfast: Extremely lightfast
Series: 1
Notes: Semi-staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Yellow Lemon: Traditional colour. Cool, lemon -cadmium-pigment. Alkali-resistant. Especially good for mixing yellow greens and greens..

Pigments:Cadmium Zinc Sulphide
Colour Index :PY35
Transparency:semi-opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Vanadium Yellow: Highly opaque, slightly greenish, cool yellow. Heavy metal free alternative to Cadmium yellow lemon. Creates brilliant mixes

Pigments:Bisutvanadat
Colour Index :PY184
Transparency:Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 4
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Pure Yellow: A brilliant yellow with a modern organic pigment. Heavy metal-free alternative to Cadmium Yellow. Great for mixing

Pigments:Benzimidazolone
Colour Index :PY154
Transparency: Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Lemon Yellow: Greenish Yellow. Heavy metal-free alternative to cadmium yellow lemon. Basic Yellow with good painting and mixing properties.

Pigments:Monoazo Yellow
Colour Index :PY3
Transparency:semi-transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 1
Notes: Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Titanium Yellow : Semi-Opaque, cold light yellow for soft layers

Pigments:Rutil-nickel-tin-titanium
Colour Index :PY53
Transparency:semi-opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Chromium Yellow Lemon hue: Highly transparent lemon yellow. Alternative to the original toxic Chromium Yellow Lemon

Pigments:Benzimidazolon
Colour Index :PY175
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Yellow lIght:Strong, brilliant opaque yellow . A great basic yellow.

Pigments:Cadmium-zinc-sulphate
Colour Index :PY35
Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Aureolin Modern: Pure Yellow based on modern organic pigment.

Pigments:Benzimidazolone
Colour Index :PY151
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Chromium Yellow Light Hue: Highly transparent, light yellow. Mixture of two modern organic pigments.Alternative to the original toxic Chromium yellow.

Pigments:Nickel Complex/Disazopigment
Colour Index :PY153/PY155
Transparency: Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes: semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Yellow medium: Highly Brilliant, strong yellow

Pigments:Cadmium-zinc-sulphate
Colour Index :PY35
Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Jaune Brilliant Dark: This is a traditional colour from anorganic pigments. Often used in skintone colours.

Pigments:Titanium dioxide/Rutil-nickel-tin-titanium/Chromium-animony-titanium-yellow
Colour Index :PW6/PY53/PBr24
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes: Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Yellow deep: Brilliant opaque Yellow

Pigments:Cadmium-zinc-sulphide
Colour Index :PY35/PO20
Transparency:Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Chromium Yellow hue deep: Reddish yellow. Alternative to the original used toxic chromium yellow deep . Tendancy to orange.

Pigments:Monoazo yellow
Colour Index :PY65
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Turner's Yellow: light, semi-opaque orange yellow

Pigments:Rutile-Zinc-Tinn
Colour Index :PY216
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Indian Yellow : Modern replacement of former pigment from India which has been prohibited. Classic, very transparent, mix of two pigments.

Pigments:Isoindolinone/Benzimidazolone
Colour Index :PY110/PY154
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Transparent Ochre:This is a full transparent alternative to yellow ochre. Ideal for mixing

Pigments: Hydrated iron oxide
Colour Index :PY42
Transparency: Transparent
Lightfast: Extremely lightfast
Series: 1
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Transparent Yellow: Slightly transparent pure yellow or lemon yellow, when applied in strong layers has a tendancy towards ochre.

Pigments:Azo-nickel complex
Colour Index :PY150
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Orange Light : Strong and brilliant with good mixing properties.

Pigments:Cadmium-sulphoselenide
Colour Index :PO20
Transparency:Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Yellow Orange : Brilliant, transparent and light orange.

Pigments:Isoindolinone
Colour Index :PY110
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Red Orange: Brilliant colour warm red orange.

Pigments:Cadmium sulphoselenide
Colour Index :PO20
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Chromium Orange Hue : Alternative to the original toxic-chromium orange by using a lightfast organic pigment.

Pigments:Benzimidazolone
Colour Index :PO62
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Naples Yellow Reddish: This is a traditional opaque colour. Mixed from four pigments to achieve the reddish yellow colour. Recommended for portrait and nude paintings.

Pigments: Titanium dioxide/Zinc oxide/Azocondensation/hydrated iron oxide
Colour Index :PW6/PW4/PR242/PY42
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes: Semi Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Quinacridone Gold Hue:Intense brownish gold. Very good mixing properties. Perfect for warm greens. Initation of Pigment PO49 which is no longer available.

Pigments:Nickel complex/iron oxide
Colour Index :PY150/PR101
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Orange Deep : Brilliant ,strong opaque orange with good mixing properties.

Pigments:Cadmium-sulphoselenide
Colour Index :PO20
Transparency:Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Saturn Red : Cadmium- free semi-transparent orange.

Pigments:Benzimidazolone
Colour Index :PO64
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 1
Notes:Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Geranium Red: Very intense, semi-transparent and warm red.

Pigments:Disazo condensation
Colour Index :PR242
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Vermillion Light: Lightest and most yellowish transparent red

Pigments:Monoazo red
Colour Index :PR188
Transparency: Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Non-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Transparent Orange : Brilliant orange with organic, lightfast pigments.

Pigments:Diketo-Pyrrolo-Pyrrol
Colour Index :PO71
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Permanent Red: Cadmium-free alternative to Cadmium Red.

Pigments:Disazo condensation/Benzimidazolone
Colour Index :PR242/PO62
Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Pigments:Diketo-Pyrrolo-Pyrrol
Colour Index :PO71
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Scarlet Red: This colour was traditionally used as a dye ( crimson or Cochenille) but is now made from a modern organic pigment.

Pigments:Diketo-Pyrrolo-Pyrrol
Colour Index :PR254
Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Vermillion: Metal -free alternative to the traditional vermillion. Organic pigment with good lightfast properties.

Pigments:Diketo-Pyrrolo-Pyrrol
Colour Index :PR255
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Permanent Red Orange: Cadmium -free alternative to Cadmium Red orange with lightfast organic pigments.

Pigments:Benzimidazolone/Disazo Condensation
Colour Index :PO62/PR242
Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Red Light: Warm , Brilliant red

Pigments:Cadmium-sulphoselenide
Colour Index :PR108
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Red Medium: An opaque medium red

Pigments:Cadmium-sulphoselenide
Colour Index :PR108
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Rose Madder: Traditional colour . A soft pink mixed from two pigments.

Pigments:Anthrachinone, AI/BONS, Mn
Colour Index :PR83:1/PR48:4
Transparency:Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Limited lightfast
Series:1
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Quinacridone Red light: Transparent red less yellowish than vermillion light

Pigments:Quinacridone
Colour Index :PR207
Transparency: Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.


Madder Brown: This is a lightfast alternative to the former Madder brown. It is a rich warm red brown made from modern, organic pigment. Recommended for portrait and nude painting.

Pigments:Quinacridone
Colour Index :PR206
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Transparent Red Deep: Warmest, transparent dark red

Pigments:Disazo condensation
Colour Index :PR144
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 1
Notes:Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.
Alizarin Crimson: Cool, saturated deep red, good transparency.

Pigments:Anthrachinone , AL
Colour Index :PR83:1
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Less lightfast
Series: 1
Notes: Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Bordeaux: Intense dark transparent red slightly warmer that Alizarin.

Pigments:Naphthol AS
Colour Index :PR187
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series:2
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cadmium Red Deep: Deep red with slightly brownish tendency.

Pigments:Cadmium condensation
Colour Index :PR108
Transparency:Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes:Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

English Venetian red: This is an opaque, intense orange-brown colour.

Pigments:Red iron oxide
Colour Index :PR101
Transparency: Opaque
Lightfast: Extremely lightfast
Series: 1
Notes:Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Madder Lake Dark: Cool, saturated deep red. Alternative to Madder Deep with better lightfastness.

Pigments:Quinacridone/Perylen
Colour Index :PV19/PR179
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Limited lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Non-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Madder Lake Dark: Cool, saturated deep red. Alternative to Madder Deep with better lightfastness.

Pigments:Quinacridone/Perylen
Colour Index :PV19/PR179
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: NonStaining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Ruby Red: Transparent bluish red made from Modern lightfast organic pigments. Can range from red to deep red depending on strength.

Pigments:Quinacridone Red
Colour Index :PV19
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Permanent Carmine: Made from modern organic pigments.

Pigments:Quinacridone Red
Colour Index :PV19
Transparency:Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Perylene Dark Red: warm deep red

Pigments:Perylene
Colour Index :PR178
Transparency:Semi- Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series: 3
Notes: semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Ruby Red Deep: Dark, Cold Red with tendancy towards bluish..

Pigments:Diketo-Pyrrolo-Pyrrol
Colour Index :PR264
Transparency:Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series: 2
Notes: Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Brilliant Opera Rose: This a pure and brilliant rich pink colour

Pigments: Quinacridone /fluorescent pigment
Colour Index : PR122/fluor.pigment
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: N/A
Series: 2
Notes: Non- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Quinacridone Magenta: Red Violet between purple magenta and quinacridone violet. Intense and lightfast

Pigments:Quinacridone
Colour Index :PR202
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:2
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Purple Magenta: Original dyestuff replaced by organic quinacridone pigment. Slightly bluer than Magenta

Pigments:Quinacridone Magenta
Colour Index :PR122
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Brilliant Purple: This a pure and brilliant rich pink purple colour. Without lighfast evaluation

Pigments: Quinacridone /fluorescent pigment
Colour Index : PR122/fluor.pigment
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: N/A
Series: 2
Notes:Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Magenta: Basic colour used fror the red in colour mixing.

Pigments:Quinacridone Violet
Colour Index :PV42
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Quinacridone Violet: Red - Violet produced from one organic pigment

Pigments:Quinacridone Violet
Colour Index :PV19
Transparency:Semi-Opaque
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:2
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Quinacridone Purple: Blue-violet between quinacridone violet and manganese violet. Intense and lightfast.

Pigments:Quinacridone
Colour Index :PV55
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:2
Notes: Semi-Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Manganese Violet: A soft brilliant red violet

Pigments:Manganese-ammonium-phosphate
Colour Index :PV16
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Non-Staining and Granulating

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 140 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Brilliant Red Violet: This a pure and brilliant rich pink violet colour. Without lighfast evaluation

Pigments: Quinacridone /fluorescent pigment
Colour Index : PR55/fluor.pigment
Transparency:Semi-Transparent
Lightfast: N/A
Series: 2
Notes:Semi- Staining

Schmincke has been developing and manufacturing its Horadam line of watercolours since 1881. Today the Horadam line includes 145 colours, 72 of them formulated with a single pigment. Each colour has its own individually optimised formula.

Schmincke has a reputation for using only the highest-quality natural gums, water-soluble resins, and pigments which is reflected in this superior blend of vibrant watercolours.

Cobalt Violet Hue:a soft blue-violet. Strongly granulating.

Pigments:
Colour Index :
Transparency:Transparent
Lightfast: Very Good lightfast
Series:3
Notes: Non- Staining and Granulating