Payne's Grey – Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid-Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description

Payne's Grey (P.B 15 / P.Bk 6) is a cool, deep grey watercolour that combines the vibrant Phthalo Blue (P.B 15) with the richness of Lamp Black (P.Bk 6). This versatile pigment creates a balanced neutral tone with a subtle bluish tint, making it perfect for capturing soft shadows, stormy skies, and moody landscapes. Its nuanced, atmospheric qualities provide an excellent alternative to black, allowing for darker tones without overpowering other hues.

Offering smooth, semi-transparent washes, Payne’s Grey can range from a deep, intense blue-grey when used full-strength to soft, misty tones when diluted. The cooler, bluish undertones make it ideal for rendering overcast skies, shadows, and night scenes with a subtle depth. The pigment's versatility allows it to mix seamlessly with other colours, enriching blues, greens, and earth tones while creating a range of muted and shadowed effects.

With exceptional lightfastness, Payne’s Grey maintains its rich, cool hue over time. Whether used for subtle shading or dramatic contrast, this pigment is an essential tool for any watercolour artist. Perfect for both natural and abstract compositions, Payne’s Grey brings a sophisticated, timeless atmosphere to your artwork.

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Using distilled water with all our watercolours to maintain the purity of each pigment.

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