Coliro "Medusa" pearlcolor refill

Enchanting colour with red-blue character

Coliro "Medusa" pearlcolor refill is a striking metallic shade with captivating red and blue tones and a subtle colour shift that changes its character as the light moves across the surface. This unusual effect gives artwork a dramatic, mythical quality, making it a superb choice for lettering, illustration, decorative accents, and detailed creative work. Handmade in Germany and rated 8 for lightfastness, it offers both strong visual impact and dependable performance.

Key features

• Metallic pearlcolor with red and blue tones
• Subtle colour shift for added depth and visual interest
• Ideal for bold accents, enchanting details, and imaginative artwork
• 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 shifting red-blue tones work especially well in fantasy palettes, celestial themes, dramatic designs, and artwork where a more mysterious metallic effect adds character and depth.

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. To appreciate the subtle colour shift, try using it on different paper colours and under different lighting conditions.

About Coliro

Coliro pearlcolors are handmade in Germany and are loved 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 effects across a wide range of creative applications.

Why we trust Coliro

At Calligraphy Arts UK, we choose Coliro for its reliable quality, distinctive colours, 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 "Medusa" for customers who want a more unusual metallic shade with real visual intrigue. Its red and blue tones, combined with a subtle shifting effect, make it a beautiful choice for lettering artists, illustrators, and makers looking for a premium colour with a magical, expressive finish.

Packaging and storage

Coliro "Medusa" 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 of shades and special effects colours. 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: "Medusa"
• Finish: Metallic with subtle red-blue colour shift
• Format: 30 mm pan
• Lightfastness: 8
• Made in: Germany
• Vegan-friendly: Yes