Australian Landscape Colours
ASTM Approved Permanent Colours American Society for Testing and Materials, conforming to standard D4302-90.
Transparent
Opaque
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ASTM III:
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Excellent Lightfastness
Very Good Lightfastness
Fair Lightfastness
Very Good Lightfastness
Fair Lightfastness
Due to inherent differences in computer monitors, colours displayed on this page may not accurately represent the actual colour.
Our aim is to produce the finest, permanent artists' colours. Ongoing research and development may mean that specifications may change without prior notice.
Our aim is to produce the finest, permanent artists' colours. Ongoing research and development may mean that specifications may change without prior notice.
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The unique colours of an ancient land, now available in a contemporary range.
Pilbara Red
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
These superb colours, initially inspired by the Australian landscape,
are seen in varying degrees throughout the world.
are seen in varying degrees throughout the world.
Australian Grey
S2
ASTM I
S2
ASTM I
Pilbara Red
A rich, mahogany red with subtle violet overtones mix white for superb flesh pinks.
A rich, mahogany red with subtle violet overtones mix white for superb flesh pinks.
Australian Grey
A light warm grey with subtle earthy pink undertone and cooler top tone. This colour was inspired by the aged and sunbleached timbers which are an integral part of the Australian landscape. They have a warm undertone to complement their silvery grey.
A light warm grey with subtle earthy pink undertone and cooler top tone. This colour was inspired by the aged and sunbleached timbers which are an integral part of the Australian landscape. They have a warm undertone to complement their silvery grey.
Coral
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Australian Red Gold
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Coral
A beautiful orange colour with hints of rose. It is a versatile mixer, and even used full strength, will remain sympathetic to all painting subjects. It is a red which belongs in a landscape and doesn't clash.
A beautiful orange colour with hints of rose. It is a versatile mixer, and even used full strength, will remain sympathetic to all painting subjects. It is a red which belongs in a landscape and doesn't clash.
Australian Red Gold
This colour has a remarkable range, from transparent yellow when applied thinly, through to orange, translucent brown, reds and brown-red, to a deep plum red mass tone. Provides a wonderful addition to traditional earth colours.
This colour has a remarkable range, from transparent yellow when applied thinly, through to orange, translucent brown, reds and brown-red, to a deep plum red mass tone. Provides a wonderful addition to traditional earth colours.
Flinders Red Violet
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Flinders Blue Violet
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Flinders Red Violet
The browns of the Northern hemisphere edge towards violet in the southern light in the Australian and New Zealand landscape violets are everywhere, in deep shadows and light tree trunks. There is a profusion of red or blue violets in subtle mixtures of white and earth colours.
The browns of the Northern hemisphere edge towards violet in the southern light in the Australian and New Zealand landscape violets are everywhere, in deep shadows and light tree trunks. There is a profusion of red or blue violets in subtle mixtures of white and earth colours.
Flinders Blue Violet
A violet which is easy to control, and remains permanent in the palest of glazes and tints. Mixes with Australian Red Gold to produce superb luminous greys.
A violet which is easy to control, and remains permanent in the palest of glazes and tints. Mixes with Australian Red Gold to produce superb luminous greys.
Lilac
S2
ASTM I
S2
ASTM I
Tasman Blue
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Lilac
Lilac tones are everywhere in the environment, in the foliage, shadows, sky and clouds. Lilac oil colour is the perfect mixer to catch those hues. Use Lilac instead of grey to create more vibrant mixes, with both cool and warm colours.
Lilac tones are everywhere in the environment, in the foliage, shadows, sky and clouds. Lilac oil colour is the perfect mixer to catch those hues. Use Lilac instead of grey to create more vibrant mixes, with both cool and warm colours.
Tasman Blue
A colour of great warmth and depth which captures the colour of summer skies. It makes possible a unique range of greens. Try it with Australian Red Gold, Lilac, French Ultramarine or Cerulean Blue for superb skies.
A colour of great warmth and depth which captures the colour of summer skies. It makes possible a unique range of greens. Try it with Australian Red Gold, Lilac, French Ultramarine or Cerulean Blue for superb skies.
Australian Turquoise
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Australian Leaf Green (Blue)
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Australian Turquoise
A most beautiful, clean turquoise. An exciting glazing colour which also provides a wonderful scope of usual mixes. Use it boldly or subtly for scintillating effects.
A most beautiful, clean turquoise. An exciting glazing colour which also provides a wonderful scope of usual mixes. Use it boldly or subtly for scintillating effects.
Australian Leaf Green
(Blue Shade)
A subtle smoky blue-grey with only a hint of green. Use alongside and mixed with Australian Red Gold and Leaf Green Dark.
(Blue Shade)
A subtle smoky blue-grey with only a hint of green. Use alongside and mixed with Australian Red Gold and Leaf Green Dark.
Australian Leaf Green (Dark)
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Australian Green Gold
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Australian Leaf Green
(Dark Shade)
With its dark top tone and warm, yellow undertone, gives a tonal range from the warm, translucent glow, to the darker masses.
(Dark Shade)
With its dark top tone and warm, yellow undertone, gives a tonal range from the warm, translucent glow, to the darker masses.
Australian Green Gold
The perfect complement to Australian Red Gold. This pigment has a clear, rich yellow undertone and a mid-green top tone. It blends beautifully with Australian Red Gold, Leaf Green Dark and other colours.
The perfect complement to Australian Red Gold. This pigment has a clear, rich yellow undertone and a mid-green top tone. It blends beautifully with Australian Red Gold, Leaf Green Dark and other colours.
Australian Leaf Green
(Light Shade)
A light olive shade, as rich in yellow as the new growth in foliage. Try it with Australian Red Gold and the other Leaf Greens, Blue and Dark shades.
(Light Shade)
A light olive shade, as rich in yellow as the new growth in foliage. Try it with Australian Red Gold and the other Leaf Greens, Blue and Dark shades.
Australian Leaf Green (Light)
S3
ASTM I
S3
ASTM I
Opaque