Coliro "Black Forest" pearlcolor refill

Rich depth for dramatic artwork

Coliro "Black Forest" pearlcolor refill is a beautifully atmospheric green-black shade with a metallic finish that adds depth, contrast, and character to creative work. Whether you are lettering on dark card, building shadowed botanical details, or adding a more dramatic accent to illustrations, this handmade pearlcolor offers strong visual impact with refined shimmer. With a lightfastness rating of 8, it is also a dependable choice for work you want to keep looking its best.

Key features

• Metallic green-black pearlcolor with a deep, shadowed appearance
• Ideal for dramatic accents, foliage-inspired palettes, and darker decorative details
• Handmade in Germany
• Vegan-friendly formulation
• Made with mica pigments and gum arabic
• Lightfastness: 8
• 30 mm refill pan for use on its own or in compatible palette boxes

Perfect for

This colour is especially suited to pointed pen calligraphy, broad edge lettering, illustration, journaling, botanical artwork, and decorative design work. Its darker tone makes it a strong choice for seasonal projects, formal stationery, and artworks where you want shimmer without using bright metallic colours.

How to use

Add a little clean water to the surface of the pearlcolor and allow it to activate for a short time before use. Once the pigments have softened, stir gently with a brush and apply as needed. You can increase the water slightly for a softer wash or keep the mixture more concentrated for bolder, more reflective results.

About Coliro

Coliro pearlcolors are handmade in Germany and are well known for their smooth activation, shimmering finish, and artist-friendly performance. Created with carefully selected mica pigments and gum arabic, they are widely appreciated by calligraphers, illustrators, and creative makers who want reliable metallic colour with a refined finish.

Why we trust Coliro

At Calligraphy Arts UK, we value Coliro for its consistent quality, strong colour character, and ease of use across a wide range of creative techniques. The brand's vegan-friendly formulation, distinctive handmade character, and excellent reputation among lettering artists make it a natural fit for our carefully chosen range.

Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK

We select Coliro pearlcolors for customers who want more than just sparkle. "Black Forest" stands out for its unusual green-black depth and elegant metallic finish, making it a superb option for artists and calligraphers looking for darker shimmer tones with a premium feel.

Packaging and storage

Coliro "Black Forest" comes in labelled paper packaging. The label can also be placed inside a Coliro metal palette box for easier colour identification later on, which is especially helpful when building a larger personalised collection. Store in a dry place and allow the pan to dry fully after use.

Product details

• Brand: Coliro
• Product type: Pearlcolor refill
• Colour: "Black Forest"
• Finish: Metallic
• Format: 30 mm pan
• Lightfastness: 8
• Made in: Germany
• Vegan-friendly: Yes