Rose Dore vs Napthol Red
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Rose Dore and Napthol Red are both Michael Harding oil colours.
Rose Dore uses PY151, PV19; Napthol Red uses PR188.
Napthol Red is single-pigment, while Rose Dore blends 2 pigments.
They differ in lightfastness, tinting strength and drying time.
They share matching transparency, vehicle and vegan status.
| Property | Rose Dore | Napthol Red |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Organic | Organic |
| Oil Type | Linseed Oil | Linseed Oil |
| Drying Time | Slow | Average |
| Pigment Index | PY151, PV19 | PR188 |
| Lightfastness | Good | Excellent |
| Opacity | Semi-Transparent | Semi-Transparent |
| Series | Series 3 | Series 3 |
| Toxicity | Non-Toxic | Non-Toxic |
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