A color listed as excellent in lightfastness, something that is a bit of a rarity among violets. It is one of several quinacridone violets. The sample we have has similarity to Quinacridone Rose with a bit more of a blue note
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Quinacridone Violet
PV42
Pigment Description
Resources
PV42 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com
General information about this class of pigments from Handprint,
Stats
Lightfastness
Excellent
Highest marks (all 8’s on BWS). Similar to other Quinacridones may want to do your own lightfastness testing just to be sure. May be less lightfast in watercolor (ASTM II)
Transparency
Transparent
Toxicity
Thought to be in the category of Lower Concern
Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
Dry Time
Medium-Slow
Particle Size
Very Fine
Chemical Name
Quinacridone
Dry Pigments listing PV42
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