Coliro "Red Brown" pearlcolor refill

Rich red-brown colour with warm metallic depth

Coliro "Red Brown" pearlcolor refill is a beautifully balanced metallic red-brown shade that brings warmth, depth, and earthy elegance to creative work. Its rich shimmering finish makes it an excellent choice for calligraphy, illustration, decorative accents, and detailed artwork where a natural metallic tone can add character without losing sophistication. Handmade in Germany and rated 8 for lightfastness, it offers dependable performance together with the premium finish Coliro is known for.

Key features

• Rich metallic red-brown pearlcolor with a warm shimmering finish
• Ideal for earthy accents, elegant detail, and decorative highlights
• Handmade in Germany
• Vegan-friendly formulation
• Made with mica pigments and gum arabic
• Lightfastness: 8
• 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 red-brown tone works especially well in autumn palettes, botanical themes, rustic projects, heritage-inspired designs, and artwork where a deeper metallic earth tone adds richness and warmth.

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. Use a more concentrated mix for stronger reflective detail or slightly more water for softer washes and layered effects.

About Coliro

Coliro pearlcolors are handmade in Germany and are appreciated 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 colour 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 "Red Brown" for customers who want a metallic earth tone with warmth, elegance, and a premium finish. Its rich red-brown character makes it a beautiful choice for lettering artists, illustrators, and makers looking for a shade that feels natural, expressive, and easy to pair with seasonal and heritage-inspired palettes.

Packaging and storage

Coliro "Red Brown" 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. 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: "Red Brown"
• Finish: Metallic
• Format: 30 mm pan
• Lightfastness: 8
• Made in: Germany
• Vegan-friendly: Yes