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Horadam Aquarell Retro set “Technical colours, series: architecture” with 9 full pans (74 672 097)

In the early 20th century, German industry and architecture began to standardise not only measurements and formats, but also colour. One of the results was DIN 201, a norm that defined specific colours to be used in architectural and technical drawings. These colours were not decorative: each hue had a functional role, helping to clearly distinguish structural elements, materials, and technical information on complex plans.

At a time when all drawings were done by hand, this colour system brought clarity, efficiency, and consistency to architectural practice. It became part of everyday professional life for architects, engineers, and draftsmen across Germany and beyond.

Recognising the importance of this standard, Schmincke developed a dedicated colour set based on the DIN 201 specification. The set quickly became a bestseller among architects and technical professionals, valued for its precision, reliability, and direct alignment with professional norms.

This set is a contemporary reference to that tradition: a tribute to an era when colour was a technical language, and painting, drawing, and engineering were closely intertwined.