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Colour Index Code
PR149
Perylene Crimson
- Chemistry
- Perylene
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A deep, transparent, very lightfast crimson.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Perylene Crimson (PR149) is Perylene. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PR149: Questions & Answers
What is PR149?
PR149 (Perylene Crimson) is Perylene. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PR149?
PR149 is Perylene.
Is PR149 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PR149 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PR149 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PR149 transparent or opaque?
PR149 is semi-transparent.
Does PR149 granulate?
In watercolour, PR149 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PR149?
PR149 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Crimson Lake, Perylene Crimson.
Michael Harding colours using PR149
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PR149
1 colour
Watercolours containing PR149
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Lake No. 406 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Perylene Crimson W310 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Very Good | NO |
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