Zinc White is an opaque white colour based on zinc pigments. It is an excellent tinting white and is also known as Chinese White. It was introduced in the UK by Winsor & Newton in the mid-19th century.
Colour Number 748
Colour Series 1
Lightfastness (ASTM) I
Permanence Rating A
Pigment(s) PW5
Transparency / Opacity O
GUIDE TO WINSOR & NEWTON WHITES
Pristine and striking, various iterations of white are used by artists to create high contrast, serve as a base layer for other colours, or create clean, bright, and transparent effects in artwork. Our range of whites range from opaque to sheer, some ideal for mixing, others more suited for highlighting. With whites in all of our key ranges, you’re certain to find several suitable for different purposes in your practice. Below, we review some notable whites and their standout qualities to ensure you never draw a blank when searching for your white of choice.
ZINC WHITE
As the least opaque of Winsor & Newton Whites, Zinc White is best suited for tinting and glazing paintings. Based on Zinc pigments, it is also known as ‘Chinese White’ and has a particularly ‘clean’ finish, making it a prime choice for light highlighting as well.
TITANIUM WHITE
Clean and opaque, Titanium White is considered the strongest and most standout white. It is a popular choice among artists, both for the strength of its finish and ability to provide good coverage, thus lending itself well to base layers, or when a large surface area must be painted in white.
FLAKE WHITE
Also known as ‘Snowflake White,’ Flake White is a traditional lead-based white whose origins date back to the oldest civilizations, including Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt, when it was the only white pigment widely available to artists. Flake White is a favourite of artists for its pure whiteness and mixing qualities, and it is good for general coverage.
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