Famous Painters' Trademarked Colors: From Klein to Kapoor

Certain colors are legally owned by artists or companies, restricting their use without permission. Yves Klein's International Klein Blue, a deep ultramarine with a matte finish, was developed with paint supplier Edouard Adam. Anish Kapoor sparked controversy by securing exclusive rights to Vantablack, a paint absorbing 99.96% of light, effectively barring other artists from using it. In response, Stuart Semple created the 'world's pinkest pink' and other vibrant colors, explicitly banning Kapoor from purchasing them. Tiffany Blue, created by Charles Tiffany and John Young in 1837, is trademarked by Tiffany & Co. and absent from Pantone guides, making it publicly unavailable.