Vandyke Brown vs Perrindo Maroon
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Vandyke Brown and Perrindo Maroon are both Michael Harding oil colours.
Vandyke Brown uses NBR8; Perrindo Maroon uses PR179.
They differ in transparency and drying time.
They share matching lightfastness, tinting strength and vehicle.
| Property | Vandyke Brown | Perrindo Maroon |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Inorganic | Organic |
| Oil Type | Linseed Oil | Linseed Oil |
| Drying Time | Fast | Average |
| Pigment Index | Nbr8 | PR179 |
| Lightfastness | Excellent | Excellent |
| Opacity | Semi-Transparent | Transparent |
| Series | Series 1 | Series 3 |
| Toxicity | Non-Toxic | Non-Toxic |
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