What's the darkest watercolour hue?

When you need a dark colour in watercolour, is black the darkest colour? We dive deep into the world of pigments as we explore "Ivory Black vs Paynes Grey: Which is Darker?" Join us in 2024 as we put these two popular colors to the test, examining their tones, applications, and visual impact in various artistic contexts.

Whether you're an artist, a hobbyist, or just curious about color theory, this video will provide valuable insights into the characteristics of Ivory Black and Paynes Grey and what's the darkest watercolour hue? We'll conduct side-by-side comparisons, demonstrate mixing techniques, and discuss how each pigment can influence your artwork.

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Soundtrack composed by Taran Stormes Martino

Paint: Winsor and Newton Artist Quality, Daler Rowney Professional, Daniel Smith Fine Art Watercolours

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You will also need kitchen roll, a pencil, eraser and a fineline pen

Colours we used

Paynes Grey
Ivory Black
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange

Don't worry if you don't have all these colours, you can look at my colour chart episode (https://bit.ly/30r7stq) to learn how to mix your own shades from a simple 12 pan student range palette.

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