Coliro "Mermaid" pearlcolor refill

Magical colour with a turquoise-rose shift

Coliro "Mermaid" pearlcolor refill is a captivating metallic shade with a beautiful shifting effect between turquoise and rose. Depending on the lighting and the colour of the surface beneath it, this enchanting pearlcolor reveals different tones, creating a luminous finish inspired by underwater treasures and changing light on water. Handmade in Germany, it is a wonderful choice for artists and calligraphers who want a soft yet striking metallic colour with real visual character.

Key features

• Metallic pearlcolor with a magical turquoise-rose colour shift
• Changes between turquoise and rose depending on lighting and surface colour
• Ideal for whimsical accents, aquatic themes, and decorative detail
• Handmade in Germany
• Vegan-friendly formulation
• Made with mica pigments and gum arabic
• Lightfastness: 7
• 30 mm refill pan for flexible storage and palette building

Perfect for

This shade is ideal for pointed pen calligraphy, broad edge lettering, illustration, journaling, card making, and decorative painting. Its magical turquoise-rose shift works especially well in fantasy palettes, coastal themes, celestial designs, floral artwork, and projects where a more unusual metallic finish adds depth and interest.

How to use

Add a little clean water to the surface of the pearlcolor and allow it to activate briefly before use. Once softened, stir gently with a brush until the colour becomes smooth and ready to apply. For the most noticeable shift effect, try using it on different paper colours and under different lighting conditions to reveal its changing turquoise and rose tones.

About Coliro

Coliro pearlcolors are handmade in Germany and are loved by calligraphers, artists, and makers for their smooth activation, luminous shimmer, and artist-friendly performance. Made with mica pigments and gum arabic, they offer refined metallic effects across a wide range of creative applications.

Why we trust Coliro

At Calligraphy Arts UK, we choose Coliro for its reliable quality, distinctive shades, and strong performance in both calligraphy and illustration work. The brand's vegan-friendly formulation and excellent reputation among creative artists make it a trusted part of our carefully selected collection.

Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK

We selected "Mermaid" for customers who want a metallic shade with a more magical and fluid character. Its shifting turquoise and rose tones make it a beautiful choice for lettering artists, illustrators, and makers looking for a premium colour that feels luminous, imaginative, and different from a standard shimmer.

Packaging and storage

Coliro "Mermaid" comes in labelled paper packaging. The label can be placed inside a Coliro metal palette box for easier colour identification later on, which is especially useful when building a personalised palette of shades and special effects colours. Allow the pan to dry fully after use and store it in a dry place between projects.

Product details

• Brand: Coliro
• Product type: Pearlcolor refill
• Colour: "Mermaid"
• Finish: Metallic with turquoise-rose colour shift
• Format: 30 mm pan
• Lightfastness: 7
• Made in: Germany
• Vegan-friendly: Yes