Cobalt Violet Dark
Inorganic - First made from the rare ore of Cobalt Phosphate in the mid-19th century, this is now a synthetic inorganic pigment, of which the lighter shade is closer to the original, natural version. Cobalt Violet Light has a very delicate shade of violet which appears quite opaque in mass-tone which quickly becomes transparent when applied thinly, and when glazed over a white ground, creating a very interesting range of bluish pinks. The hues are equally restrained. Always allow to cure in a good light for the cleanest results.
Cobalt Violet Dark is a single-pigment Michael Harding oil colour made with PV14 (Inorganic).
It is semi-transparent, excellent lightfastness, fast drying time, average tinting strength.
It is ground in linseed oil with low oil content.
- Code
- No. 602
- Series
- Series 6
- Pigment Index
- PV14
- Pigment Type
- Inorganic
- Oil / Vehicle
- Linseed Oil
- Sizes
- 40ml · 60ml · 225ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Opacity
- Semi-Transparent
- Drying
- Fast
- Oil Content
- Low
- Tint Power
- Average
- Toxicity
- Non-Toxic
Measured colour data
Loading measured pigment data…
Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze
Preview how Cobalt Violet Dark behaves when mixed, toned, shaded and glazed. Each swatch is computed from the masstone using a perceptual subtractive model - an approximation for guidance, not a formulation guarantee.
Cobalt Violet Dark straight from the tube.
A thin wash over white.
Mixed with Titanium White.
Mixed with a mid neutral grey.
Darkened with a chromatic black.
A thin transparent film over white.
Popular combinations
Open Cobalt Violet Dark in the Virtual Mixing Studio to preview how it combines with these partners before you reach for the palette.
Open Cobalt Violet Dark in Mixing StudioWhat pigment is used in Cobalt Violet Dark?
Cobalt Violet Dark is made with PV14.
Is Cobalt Violet Dark a single-pigment colour?
Yes. Cobalt Violet Dark uses a single pigment (PV14), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.
Is Cobalt Violet Dark transparent or opaque?
Cobalt Violet Dark is semi-transparent.
Is Cobalt Violet Dark lightfast?
Cobalt Violet Dark has excellent lightfastness.
Is Cobalt Violet Dark vegan?
Yes. Cobalt Violet Dark contains no animal-derived ingredients and is suitable for vegan artists.
Artist Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to share your experience with this colour.
Colour Disclaimer: Colours shown on screen or in print may vary from the actual product. For the most accurate representation of colour, texture and finish, we recommend viewing a physical sample or swatch in person before making your final selection.