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Colour Index Code
PR254
Pyrrole Red (DPP)
- Chemistry
- Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- Introduced 1986; vivid, opaque, and very lightfast.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Pyrrole Red (DPP) (PR254) is Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- High
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PR254: Questions & Answers
What is PR254?
PR254 (Pyrrole Red (DPP)) is Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PR254?
PR254 is Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole.
Is PR254 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PR254 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PR254 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PR254 transparent or opaque?
PR254 is semi-transparent.
Does PR254 granulate?
In watercolour, PR254 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PR254?
PR254 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Pyrrole Red, Pyrrole Red.
Michael Harding colours using PR254
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PR254
1 colour
Watercolours containing PR254
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrrole Red No. 230 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Pyrrole Red W217 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
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