PV23
Dioxazine Violet
- Chemistry
- Carbazole dioxazine
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A deep, transparent violet introduced mid-20th century; strong and permanent.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Dioxazine Violet (PV23) is Carbazole dioxazine. In our watercolour range it is transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- High
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
What is PV23?
PV23 (Dioxazine Violet) is Carbazole dioxazine. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PV23?
PV23 is Carbazole dioxazine.
Is PV23 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PV23 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PV23 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PV23 transparent or opaque?
PV23 is transparent.
Does PV23 granulate?
In watercolour, PV23 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PV23?
PV23 appears in 9 Michael Harding colours: Amethyst, Corinthian Purple, Belladonna, Deep Purple (Dioxazine), Pale Violet, Corinthian Purple and 3 more.
The story of PV23
The deepest, most transparent violet available - a little makes rich, glowing darks.
How it is made
Dioxazine violet is synthesised from carbazole to give a deep, extremely strong, transparent violet. Its staining power means only a little is needed in oil.
In the hands of the masters
A modern pigment with no Old Master equivalent - dioxazine gives painters the deepest, most staining violet on the contemporary palette.
Michael Harding colours using PV23
9 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PV23
5 colours
No. 309 Amethyst
- Pigment
- PB29, PR122, PV23
- Type
- Organic/Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- High
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 255 Corinthian Purple
- Pigment
- PR112, PB29, PV23
- Type
- Organic/Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Average
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 241 Belladonna
- Pigment
- PV23, PR112, PB29
- Type
- Organic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Average
- Tint Power
- Average
Watercolours containing PV23
4 colours
No. W166 Corinthian Purple
- Pigment
- PR112, PB29, PV23
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 1
No. W168 Belladonna
- Pigment
- PV23, PR112, PB29
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 1
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst No. 309 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Corinthian Purple No. 255 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Belladonna No. 241 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Deep Purple (Dioxazine) No. 312 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Pale Violet No. 227 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Corinthian Purple W166 | Watercolour | Transparent | Very Good | NO |
| Belladonna W168 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Very Good | YES |
| Deep Purple (Dioxazine) W144 | Watercolour | Transparent | Excellent | YES |
| Pale Violet W149 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | YES |
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