After undertaking a lot of research, I found that Uni Posca paint pens come in 55 Classic colors, 8 tip sizes and 5 tip shapes. Of the 55 Colors, 8 are Metallic colors, 6 are Fluorescent colors and 8 are Glitter colors.
Some colors are not available for the tip size and the same applies for the tip shape.
In this post I will break down what colors are available for each tip shape and size as well as provide some viable alternative paint pens and paint markers if you are unable to find Uni Posca paint pens in your area.
Posca Pens All Colors Table
I have summarized the complete list of Posca pens colors by color type (Classic, Metallic, Glitter, Fluoro), tip size and tip shape below for easier reading in a Posca Paint Pens Color Chart.
Uni Posca also provides a pdf file that you can download that shows the exact shades for each color here.
| Tip Size | PCF-350 | PC-1MR | PC-1MC | PC-3M | PC-5M | PC-7M | PC-8K | PC-17K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| According to the Posca website: source https://www.posca.com/en/range/#colors | 1-10 MM The soft brush tip of the PCF-350 is ideal for calligraphy and coloring. | 0.7 MM The precise and calibrated tip of the PC-1MR produces refined lines. | 0.7–1 MM The very fine tip of the PC-1MC is ideal for small-format creations. | 0.9–1.3 MM The universal bullet tip of the PC-3M adapts to all types of creation. | 1.8–2.5 MM The PC-5M’s versatile bullet tip offers unlimited freedom of use. It adapts to all types of creation. | 4.5–5.5 MM The PC-7M has a very handy broad bullet tip. | 8 MM The broad chisel tip of the PC-8K is perfect for tracing curves and covering large areas. | 15 MM The rectangular XXL tip of the PC-17K is ideal for flat colors and backgrounds. |
| Tip Shape | BRUSH TIP | EXTRA-FINE TIP | EXTRA-FINE TIP | FINE TIP | MEDIUM TIP | BROAD TIP | BROAD TIP | EXTRA-BROAD TIP |
| Classic Colors | ||||||||
| BLACK | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| SLATE GRAY | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||
| GRAY | Y | Y | ||||||
| WHITE | Y | Y | ||||||
| IVORY | Y | Y | ||||||
| STRAW YELLOW | Y | Y | ||||||
| YELLOW | Y | Y | ||||||
| SUNSHINE YELLOW | Y | Y | ||||||
| BEIGE | Y | Y | ||||||
| ORANGE | Y | Y | ||||||
| APRICOT | Y | Y | ||||||
| ORANGE (2) | Y | Y | ||||||
| CORAL PINK | Y | |||||||
| RED | Y | Y | ||||||
| DARK RED | Y | |||||||
| FUCHSIA | Y | |||||||
| PINK | Y | Y | ||||||
| LIGHT PINK | Y | Y | ||||||
| LIGHT ORANGE | Y | Y | ||||||
| VIOLET | Y | Y | ||||||
| LAVENDER | Y | Y | ||||||
| LILAC | Y | Y | ||||||
| RED WINE | Y | Y | ||||||
| BROWN | Y | Y | ||||||
| DARK BROWN | Y | |||||||
| KHAKI GREEN | Y | |||||||
| GREEN | Y | Y | ||||||
| EMERALD GREEN | Y | Y | ||||||
| APPLE GREEN | Y | Y | ||||||
| LIGHT GREEN | Y | Y | ||||||
| AQUA GREEN | Y | |||||||
| SKY BLUE | Y | Y | ||||||
| GLACIER BLUE | Y | |||||||
| LIGHT BLUE | Y | Y | ||||||
| BLUE | Y | Y | ||||||
| NAVY BLUE | Y | |||||||
| Glitter Colors | ||||||||
| GLITTER YELLOW | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER ORANGE | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER RED | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER PINK | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER VIOLET | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER GREEN | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER LIGHT BLUE | Y | |||||||
| GLITTER BLUE | Y | |||||||
| Flourescent Colors | ||||||||
| FLUO YELLOW | Y | Y | ||||||
| FLUO ORANGE | Y | Y | ||||||
| FLUO LIGHT ORANGE | Y | |||||||
| FLUO RED | Y | Y | ||||||
| FLUO PINK | Y | Y | ||||||
| FLUO GREEN | Y | |||||||
| FLUO TURQUOISE | Y | |||||||
| Metallic Colors | ||||||||
| SILVER | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| GOLD | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| METALLIC RED | Y | Y | Y | |||||
| METALLIC PINK | Y | Y | Y | |||||
| METALLIC VIOLET | Y | Y | ||||||
| BRONZE | Y | Y | Y | |||||
| METALLIC GREEN | Y | Y | Y | |||||
| METALLIC BLUE | Y | Y | Y | |||||
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Uni-Posca Paint Marker Pen – Medium Point – Set of 15 (PC-5M15C)
What are Uni Posca Paint Pens?
Uni Posca Paint Pens are a water-based permanent marker (paint pen).
Made in Japan, they are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
They are quick drying and very stable. You can draw over each layer once dry and the colors will not blend. While the paint is still wet, you can belnd the colors as you would when painting.
They are permanent only when applied to porous surfaces and can be erased when applied to most smooth non-porous materials such as glass or steel.
To increase permanency and protection, you can apply a fixative varnish.
Alternatives to Posca Pens
There are plenty of alternatives to Posca paint pens. They are either cheaper, more expensive or oil based paint pens.
With paint pens, it comes down to preference after usage. If you would like to investigate the alternatives, have a look at the following brands (on Amazon but you may purchase these elsewhere)
- Uni Liquid Chalk Marker
- Uni Paint Marker
- Sharpie (oil based permanent markers)
- Asani (all surface paint markers)
- Ironlak
- Artline Paint Marker
- Pentel Paint Markers
- Pilot Pinto Paint Markers
Conclusion
Now that you know which Posca Pen Colors are available, next time someone asks “How many Posca pen colors are there?” you can easily answer the question like a Posca Paint Pen Pro!
Now if you use Posca paint pens you will know that when you make a mistake or get some where it should not be. You will need to learn how to remove the paint from the surface.
Why not have a read of my other Posca paint pen related article – How to Erase Posca Markers on Most Surfaces.
Feel free to explore how you can use your Posca paint pens to make digital products to sell and learn how to sell your art on Instagram.
For non-USA markets, Uni Posca list their paint pens as Uni Posca Paint Pens using the word ‘colour’ and not the American spelling ‘color’.
If you are searching the web for second hand Posca paint pens on eBay or Amazon, try searching using the word ‘colour’ as well as ‘color’ e.g. ‘Posca pens colours‘ and you may nab yourself a bargain.
Check out the Posca pages on Instagram by following hashtag #posca and #poscagallery to see what can be achieved with Posca paint pens
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FAQ
Uni Posca paint pens come in 55 Classic colors, 8 tip sizes and 5 tip shapes. Of the 55 Colors, 8 are Metallic colors, 6 are Fluorescent colors and 8 are Glitter colors.
Uni Posca Paint Pens are a high quality water-based permanent marker (paint pen) from Japan.
They are quick drying and very stable. You can draw over each layer once dry and the colors will not blend. While the paint is still wet, you can belnd the colors as you would when painting.
