Colour Index Code

PBK31

Perylene Black

Chemistry: Perinone (perylene)
Origin: Synthetic organic.
History: A deep, transparent black-green perylene; very lightfast.
Toxicity: Non-toxic.

Perylene Black (PBK31) is Perinone (perylene). In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, yes granulation, very good lightfastness.

Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Granulation: YES
Staining: Medium
Lightfastness: Very Good

PBK31: Questions & Answers

What is PBK31?

PBK31 (Perylene Black) is Perinone (perylene). Synthetic organic..

What is the chemistry of PBK31?

PBK31 is Perinone (perylene).

Is PBK31 toxic?

Non-toxic.

Is PBK31 lightfast?

In the Michael Harding range, colours using PBK31 are rated very good for lightfastness.

Is PBK31 transparent or opaque?

PBK31 is semi-transparent.

Does PBK31 granulate?

In watercolour, PBK31 is granulating.

Which Michael Harding colours use PBK31?

PBK31 appears in 1 Michael Harding colour: Perylene Green.

Michael Harding colours using PBK31

1 colour across both rangesLightfastness: Very Good

Oil Colours containing PBK31

0 colours

No Michael Harding oil colours currently use PBK31.

Watercolours containing PBK31

1 colour

No. W315 Perylene Green

Series 3

Semi-Transparent

Pigment: PBk31
Lightfastness: Very Good
Tint Power: 3

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Michael Harding colours containing PBK31, with medium, transparency, lightfastness and granulation. Granulation applies to watercolour only.
Colour	Medium	Transparency	Lightfastness	Granulation
Perylene Green W315	Watercolour	Semi-Transparent	Very Good	YES

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