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Colour Index Code
PV14
Cobalt Violet
- Chemistry
- Cobalt phosphate
- Origin
- Synthetic mineral.
- History
- A clean, lightfast, semi-transparent violet.
- Toxicity
- Cobalt - care required.
Cobalt Violet (PV14) is Cobalt phosphate. In our watercolour range it is semi-opaque, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Opaque
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PV14: Questions & Answers
What is PV14?
PV14 (Cobalt Violet) is Cobalt phosphate. Synthetic mineral..
What is the chemistry of PV14?
PV14 is Cobalt phosphate.
Is PV14 toxic?
Cobalt - care required.
Is PV14 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PV14 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PV14 transparent or opaque?
PV14 is semi-opaque.
Does PV14 granulate?
In watercolour, PV14 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PV14?
PV14 appears in 4 Michael Harding colours: Cobalt Violet Light, Cobalt Violet Dark, Cobalt Violet Light, Cobalt Violet Dark.
Michael Harding colours using PV14
4 colours across both rangesLightfastness: Excellent
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Violet Light No. 601 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Cobalt Violet Dark No. 602 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Cobalt Violet Light W413 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Very Good | YES |
| Cobalt Violet Dark W414 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
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