PG36
Phthalocyanine Green (Yellow Shade)
- Chemistry
- Brominated/chlorinated copper phthalocyanine
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A yellower phthalo green; very strong and permanent.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Phthalocyanine Green (Yellow Shade) (PG36) is Brominated/chlorinated copper phthalocyanine. In our watercolour range it is transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
What is PG36?
PG36 (Phthalocyanine Green (Yellow Shade)) is Brominated/chlorinated copper phthalocyanine. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PG36?
PG36 is Brominated/chlorinated copper phthalocyanine.
Is PG36 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PG36 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PG36 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PG36 transparent or opaque?
PG36 is transparent.
Does PG36 granulate?
In watercolour, PG36 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PG36?
PG36 appears in 6 Michael Harding colours: Permanent Green Light, Phthalocyanine Green Yellow Shade, Hookers Green, Phthalo Green Yellow Shade, Permanent Green Light, Hookers Green.
Michael Harding colours using PG36
6 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PG36
3 colours
No. 215 Permanent Green Light
- Pigment
- PG36, PY3, PW6
- Type
- Organic/Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Low
- Tint Power
- Average
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Green Light No. 215 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Phthalocyanine Green Yellow Shade No. 214 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Hookers Green No. 238 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Phthalo Green Yellow Shade W214 | Watercolour | Transparent | Very Good | YES |
| Permanent Green Light W145 | Watercolour | Opaque | Very Good | NO |
| Hookers Green W163 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
Pigments in the same family
Complementary pigments to mix with PG36
Opposite-family pigments that pair cleanly with PG36 for neutrals, shadows and chromatic greys.