Coliro Pearlcolors – Metallic Watercolours for Calligraphy

What Are Coliro Pearlcolors?

Coliro Pearlcolors are high-quality metallic watercolours presented in convenient 30mm pans. Designed specifically for creative lettering and decorative work, they deliver intense pigmentation, brilliant shimmer and excellent coverage on both light and dark papers.

Why Choose Coliro Metallic Watercolours?

• Highly pigmented metallic finish
• Excellent opacity on black cardstock
• Smooth activation with water
• Suitable for pointed pen and broad edge calligraphy
• Available in over 120 individual colours

Explore the Coliro Range

Our Coliro collection includes:

• Coliro Pearlcolor Refills – Individual 30mm metallic watercolours
• Coliro Pearlcolor Sets – Curated themed collections
• Coliro Empty Palette Boxes & Mixing Pans – Storage and customisation options

Unique Colour-Shift Pearlcolors

Selected Coliro shades feature stunning colour-shift effects, where tones change depending on the light. These dual-tone metallic watercolours create dramatic, eye-catching results — particularly on dark backgrounds.

Perfect For

• Modern calligraphy
• Wedding invitations and stationery
• Greeting cards
• Creative journaling
• Illustration and decorative artwork

How to Use Coliro Pearlcolors

Activate each pan with a small amount of clean water and allow the surface to dissolve briefly before use. Load your brush or nib once the paint reaches a creamy consistency for smooth, consistent metallic coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Coliro Pearlcolors suitable for dip pens?

Yes. When properly activated with water, Coliro Pearlcolors flow beautifully with pointed pen and broad edge nibs.

Do Coliro pans fit standard palette boxes?

Yes. All Pearlcolors are supplied in standard 30mm pans designed to fit Coliro metal palette boxes.

Are Coliro Pearlcolors good on black paper?

Absolutely. Their high pigment load provides strong metallic opacity on dark cardstock.