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Colour Index Code
PV55
Quinacridone Purple
- Chemistry
- Quinacridone
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A transparent, lightfast quinacridone purple.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Quinacridone Purple (PV55) is Quinacridone. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, very good lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
PV55: Questions & Answers
What is PV55?
PV55 (Quinacridone Purple) is Quinacridone. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PV55?
PV55 is Quinacridone.
Is PV55 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PV55 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PV55 are rated very good for lightfastness.
Is PV55 transparent or opaque?
PV55 is semi-transparent.
Does PV55 granulate?
In watercolour, PV55 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PV55?
PV55 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Quinacridone Purple, Quinacridone Purple.
Michael Harding colours using PV55
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: Very GoodOil Colours containing PV55
1 colour
Watercolours containing PV55
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinacridone Purple No. 322 | Oil | Transparent | Very Good | — |
| Quinacridone Purple W309 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
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