Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set 20 Colors
- 20 colors, 5 milliliter tubes
- Watercolor introductory set
- Lightfast fine art pigments
- Ages 10 and up listed
- 4.32 ounces set weight
- 24 hours dry time listed
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An introductory tube set of watercolors with a wide color spread, lightfast pigments and a list of named colors. Listing fields conflict on opacity, and the dry time listed is long.
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ASIN: B08NK1BR8BModel: 0390665Category: Art Paints
Overview
A beginner or student starting in watercolor gets a spread of tube colors here, from Chinese White and Lemon Yellow Hue to Lamp Black, in a Cotman introductory set made with fine art pigments.
The set covers yellows, reds, blues, greens, earth tones and black, so a beginner can mix many palettes from the tubes alone, and the description stresses transparency and lightfastness. The limitation is conflicting data, because the specs say opaque coverage while the description says high transparency.
Who it's for
A desk or studio table where beginners learn washes and color mixing on paper. Painters who want large tubes or a limited professional palette should check other sets.
Pros and cons
- Wide spread of named colors
- Fine art pigments
- Introductory set for beginners
- Small tube volume
- Opacity data conflicts
- Not water resistant
- Long listed dry time
Performance notes
Transparent watercolor lets light reflect from the paper through the pigment, so the paper and the amount of water set the result. Tube paint is rewet with a brush and thinned as needed. Lightfast pigments resist fading under indoor light.
Specifications
| Brand | Winsor & Newton |
|---|---|
| Model | 0390665 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4.32 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 5 ml |
| Age Range Description | From 10 years |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Color | 20 |
| Other details | |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Coverage | Opaque (specs); described as highly transparent |
| Water Resistance Level | Not water resistant |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 hours |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Surface Recommendation | Glass, paper, wood |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start using the Winsor & Newton Cotman set?
The listing gives no setup steps. It lists paper, wood and glass as surfaces and a 24 hour dry time, and it is aimed at ages 10 and up.
Which colors are in the Cotman 20 tube set?
The description names Chinese White, Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Permanent Rose, Purple Lake, Dioxazine Purple, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Turquoise, Emerald, Viridian Hue, Hooker's Green Light, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber and Lamp Black.
Is the Cotman set waterproof?
No. The listing says waterproof is false and the water resistance level is not water resistant.
Are Cotman watercolors opaque or transparent?
The specs list opaque coverage, but the description says the paints are designed for high transparency. Test a swatch before relying on either.