Permanent Rose is a bright rose violet. It is a transparent quinacridone pigment and was introduced in the Winsor & Newton range in the 1950s.

Cotman Watercolours use fine art pigments with reduced pigment load than the Professional Watercolour range, making them an accessible choice while still uncompromising on quality. Rated AA and A for Excellent and Good lightfastness, Cotman Watercolour gives artist the reassurance expected from a quality watercolour range.