Quinacridone Purple
Quinacridone Purple (PV55) Quinacridone, which is an organic compound , is used extensively in industrial colorant applications . Deep, transparent, and richly pigmented, Quinacridone Purple brings intensity and depth to any painting. Its slightly cool, jewel-like hue is perfect for rich shadows, dramatic skies, or floral work. The quinacridone pigment ensures long-lasting vibrancy and clarity.
Quinacridone Purple is a single-pigment Michael Harding oil colour made with PV55 (Organic).
It is transparent, very good lightfastness, average drying time, high tinting strength.
It is ground in linseed oil with average oil content.
- Code
- No. 322
- Series
- Series 3
- Pigment Index
- PV55
- Pigment Type
- Organic
- Oil / Vehicle
- Linseed Oil
- Sizes
- 40ml · 60ml · 225ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Opacity
- Transparent
- Drying
- Average
- Oil Content
- Average
- Tint Power
- High
- Toxicity
- Non-Toxic
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Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze
Preview how Quinacridone Purple 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.
Quinacridone Purple 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
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Open Quinacridone Purple in Mixing StudioWhat pigment is used in Quinacridone Purple?
Quinacridone Purple is made with PV55.
Is Quinacridone Purple a single-pigment colour?
Yes. Quinacridone Purple uses a single pigment (PV55), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.
Is Quinacridone Purple transparent or opaque?
Quinacridone Purple is transparent.
Is Quinacridone Purple lightfast?
Quinacridone Purple has very good lightfastness.
Is Quinacridone Purple vegan?
Yes. Quinacridone Purple contains no animal-derived ingredients and is suitable for vegan artists.
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