Colour Index Code

PV29

Perylene Violet

Chemistry: Perylene
Origin: Synthetic organic.
History: A deep, transparent, very lightfast violet.
Toxicity: Non-toxic.

Perylene Violet (PV29) is Perylene. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, good lightfastness.

Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Granulation: NO
Staining: Medium
Lightfastness: Good

PV29: Questions & Answers

What is PV29?

PV29 (Perylene Violet) is Perylene. Synthetic organic..

What is the chemistry of PV29?

PV29 is Perylene.

Is PV29 toxic?

Non-toxic.

Is PV29 lightfast?

In the Michael Harding range, colours using PV29 are rated good for lightfastness.

Is PV29 transparent or opaque?

PV29 is semi-transparent.

Does PV29 granulate?

In watercolour, PV29 is non-granulating.

Which Michael Harding colours use PV29?

PV29 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Perylene Violet, Perylene Violet.

Michael Harding colours using PV29

2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: Good

Oil Colours containing PV29

1 colour

No. 314 Perylene Violet

Series 3

TransparentAverageWarmⓋ Vegan

Pigment: PV29
Type: Organic
Lightfastness: Good
Oil Content: High
Tint Power: Average

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Watercolours containing PV29

1 colour

No. W307 Perylene Violet

Series 3

Semi-TransparentWarm

Pigment: PV29
Lightfastness: Excellent
Tint Power: 3

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Michael Harding colours containing PV29, with medium, transparency, lightfastness and granulation. Granulation applies to watercolour only.
Colour	Medium	Transparency	Lightfastness	Granulation
Perylene Violet No. 314	Oil	Transparent	Good	—
Perylene Violet W307	Watercolour	Semi-Transparent	Excellent	NO

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Pigments in the same family

Quinacridone Violet / Magenta

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Complementary pigments to mix with PV29

Opposite-family pigments that pair cleanly with PV29 for neutrals, shadows and chromatic greys.

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Arylide / Hansa Yellow

Aureolin / Cobalt Yellow

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