Watercolour tube SMARTMAX 37 ml Payne's Grey (465) — professional watercolour paint

SMARTMAX watercolour in a 37 ml tube, colour Payne's Grey (465), is a professional-grade paint formulated for controlled application, glazing and tonal work. The tube format offers precise dispensing and portability, making it convenient for studio use and outdoor sketching. Payne's Grey provides a mid-tone neutral grey suitable for building washes, creating shadows and mixing with other watercolours to adjust temperature and value.

Advantages

This professional watercolour offers consistent pigmentation and a smooth, rewettable texture that integrates easily on standard watercolour paper. The 37 ml tube preserves paint freshness and allows accurate control of paint quantity, reducing waste compared with pans. The neutral Payne's Grey tone is versatile for glazing, underpainting and mixed-media layering without overpowering adjacent colours.

Suitable for

• Watercolour washes and glazing techniques
• Tonal studies, shadows and value mapping
• Sketching and plein air painting
• Mixed media work where a neutral grey is required

Key specifications

• Volume: 37 ml tube
• Colour: Payne's Grey (mid neutral grey)
• Type: Professional watercolour paint
• Finish: Transparent to semi-transparent depending on layer thickness
• Compatibility: Designed for use with water, watercolour brushes and paper

How to use

Squeeze a small amount of paint from the tube onto a palette. Reconstitute with clean water to the desired consistency for washes or thicker applications for details. Apply with appropriate brushes on watercolour paper; build layers gradually, allowing each wash to dry before adding subsequent transparent glazes. For mixed-media, allow the watercolour to dry before introducing other media to avoid unwanted bleeding.

Usage recommendations

Store the tube upright in a cool, dry place with the cap closed to preserve pigment and binder quality. Test mixing ratios and drying times on a scrap of the paper you plan to use to achieve predictable transparency and value when layering.