Coliro Pearlcolor refills

About Coliro Pearlcolor Refills

Coliro Pearlcolors are premium metallic watercolours presented in convenient 30mm refill pans. Designed for calligraphy and creative work, they deliver intense shimmer, smooth application and excellent coverage on both light and dark papers.

Each refill pan fits neatly into Coliro metal palette boxes, making it easy to build a personalised colour collection for your studio, travel kit or workshop bag.

Why Choose Coliro Metallic Watercolours?

• Highly pigmented metallic shimmer with beautiful sparkle
• Excellent opacity on black and coloured cardstock
• Smooth flow for dip pen calligraphy when activated with water
• Suitable for brush lettering, illustration and creative journaling
• Made with care and consistency for reliable results

Perfect For

• Modern calligraphy
• Copperplate & pointed pen lettering
• Broad edge scripts
• Wedding stationery and invitations
• Greeting cards and gift tags
• Creative journaling and mixed media
• Illustration and decorative details

How To Use Coliro Pearlcolors

Add a few drops of clean water to the pan and allow the surface to dissolve for a moment. Load your brush or nib and build coverage in layers for your preferred intensity. For the smoothest results, use fresh water and rinse between colours.

Unique Colour-Shift Pearlcolors

Some Coliro Pearlcolors feature stunning colour-shift effects, where the tone changes depending on the angle of light. These dual-tone metallic paints create dramatic, eye-catching lettering and are especially striking on darker papers.

Related Coliro Products

Complete your setup with matching accessories and curated collections:

• Coliro Pearlcolor Sets
• Coliro Metal Palette Boxes
• Empty 30mm Mixing Pans
• Calligraphy Pens & Nibs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Coliro Pearlcolors suitable for dip pens?

Yes. Once activated with water, Coliro Pearlcolors work beautifully with pointed pen and broad edge nibs. For best flow, make sure the paint is fully dissolved before loading your nib.

Do Coliro refills fit in palette boxes?

Yes. Coliro refills are 30mm pans and fit into Coliro metal palette boxes, making it easy to organise your colours.

Do I need to add water?

Yes. Activate the paint with a small amount of clean water and allow it to dissolve briefly before use. Some shades may benefit from a little extra water for the smoothest metallic finish.

Are Coliro Pearlcolors good on black paper?

Yes. Their high pigment load offers excellent metallic opacity on dark cardstock and black paper, making them a popular choice for standout lettering.