Phthalocyanine Blue Lake vs Pale Violet
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Phthalocyanine Blue Lake and Pale Violet are both Michael Harding oil colours.
Phthalocyanine Blue Lake uses PB15.3; Pale Violet uses PW6, PB29, PV23.
Phthalocyanine Blue Lake is single-pigment, while Pale Violet blends 3 pigments.
They differ in transparency, tinting strength and drying time.
They share matching lightfastness, vehicle and vegan status.
| Property | Phthalocyanine Blue Lake | Pale Violet |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Organic | Organic/Inorganic |
| Oil Type | Linseed Oil | Linseed Oil |
| Drying Time | Fast | Average |
| Pigment Index | PB15.3 | PW6, PB29, PV23 |
| Lightfastness | Excellent | Excellent |
| Opacity | Transparent | Opaque |
| Series | Series 2 | Series 2 |
| Toxicity | Non-Toxic | Non-Toxic |
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