Payne's Gray is a dark blue-grey made from a mixture of ultramarine, ivory black, and sometimes crimson. It was named after the 18th-century watercolourist William Payne, who created the mixture and often recommended it to his students as an alternative to plain black.

The latest resin technology eliminates colour shift when drying. Available in 76 colours. For extra versatility, use with Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Mediums.

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