Alizarin Claret vs Rich Scarlet
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Alizarin Claret and Rich Scarlet are both Michael Harding watercolours.
Alizarin Claret uses PR177; Rich Scarlet uses PR112.
They differ in transparency, lightfastness and granulation.
They share matching staining, tinting strength and vegan status.
| Property | Alizarin Claret | Rich Scarlet |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment Index | PR177 | PR112 |
| Lightfastness | Excellent | Very Good |
| Granulation | YES | NO |
| Staining | Medium | Medium |
| Transparency | Transparent | Semi-Transparent |
| Tinting Power | 3 | 3 |
| Series | Series 2 | Series 2 |
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