The Watercolour Range
Watercolours
Hand-mulled with honey and the world's finest pigments, every Michael Harding watercolour carries a published pigment index, lightfastness, transparency, granulation and staining rating. Click any colour tile for full technical data.
The current range contains 136 colours, of which 94 are single-pigment formulations.
Michael Harding watercolours contain a small amount of honey and are therefore not vegan.
“After swatching them I was surprised at how silky and thick the paint is, though it dances with the water in perfect harmony for light washes. The colour range is amazing, and the paints are so vibrant you do not need many layers at all. It's like painting with silk. The quality is better than any American or European brand I have used.”
Nikki Ali
Watercolour artist
Featured Colour
Caribbean Turquoise
No. W151 · Series 1
Lightfastness Excellent · Pigment PB15.3, PG7
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No. W101 Titanium White
Series 1
OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PW6
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 1
No. W103 Chinese White
Series 1
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PW4, PW6
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 1
No. W102 Warm White
Series 1
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PW6, PW4, PY43
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W104 Warm Light Yellow
Series 1
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PW6, PW4, PY43
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W105 Warm Yellow
Series 1
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PW6, PW4, PY83
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W108 Lemon Yellow
Series 1
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY175
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W109 Bright Yellow Lake
Series 1
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY3
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W401 Cadmium Yellow Lemon
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PY35
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W224 Yellow Benzimidazolone
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY151
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W110 Yellow Lake
Series 1
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY180
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W231 Hansa Yellow Medium
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY97
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W402 Cadmium Yellow
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PY35
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W403 Cadmium Golden Yellow
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PY35
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W203 Indian Yellow
Series 2
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY83
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W204 Indian Yellow Red Shade
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY83, PR101
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W404 Cadmium Yellow Deep
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PY35
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W202 Yellow Lake Deep
Series 2
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PY139
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W238 Brilliant Orange
Series 2
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PO62
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W405 Cadmium Orange
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PO20
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W222 Permanent Orange
Series 2
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PO73
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W223 Orange Benzimidazolone
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PO36.1
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W221 Orange Sunset
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PO34
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W205 Scarlet Lake Light
Series 2
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PR188
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W406 Cadmium Red Light
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PR108
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W212 Rich Scarlet
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR112
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W153 Scarlet Lake
Series 1
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR170
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W407 Cadmium Red
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PR108
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W217 Pyrrole Red
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR254
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W305 Rose Dore
Series 3
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PY97, PV19
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W310 Perylene Crimson
Series 3
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR149
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W408 Cadmium Red Deep
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PR108
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W236 Pyrrole Crimson
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR264
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W314 Cinquasia Maroon
Series 3
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR206
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W306 Perrindo Maroon
Series 3
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR179
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 4
No. W152 Alizarin Crimson
Series 1
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR83
- Lightfastness
- Low
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W210 Alizarin Claret
Series 2
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR177
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W211 Quinacridone Rose
Series 2
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PV19
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W313 Quinacridone Coral
Series 3
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR209
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W207 Brilliant Pink
Series 2
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PW6, PW4, PR112, PR122
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W220 Opera Rose
Series 2
Semi-TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR122
- Lightfastness
- Good
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W213 Magenta
Series 2
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR122
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W209 Amethyst
Series 2
TransparentWarm
- Pigment
- PR122, PB29
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W413 Cobalt Violet Light
Series 4
Semi-OpaqueCool
- Pigment
- PV14
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W414 Cobalt Violet Dark
Series 4
Semi-TransparentCool
- Pigment
- PV14
- Type
- Cobalt phosphate (PV14)
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W234 Wisteria
Series 2
Semi-OpaqueCool
- Pigment
- PW6, PR122, PB29
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 2
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The Story
The Watercolour Story
The origin of the range, artist voices, swatches and studio films in one long-form feature.
Colour Disclaimer: Colours shown on screen or in print may vary from the actual product. For the most accurate representation of colour, texture and finish, we recommend viewing a physical sample or swatch in person before making your final selection.