WatercolourPR264

PR264

Pyrrole Crimson

W236 · Series 2

WATERCOLOUR

Series 2

Pyrrole Crimson No. W236

Pigment HistoryPyrrole Crimson (DPP). Synthetic organic. A deep, transparent crimson; very lightfast.

Technical Summary

Pyrrole Crimson is a single-pigment Michael Harding watercolour made with PR264.

It is semi-transparent, excellent lightfastness, non-granulating, medium staining power, tinting strength 3.

Code: W236
Series: Series 2
Pigment Index: PR264
Contents: 15ml tube
Lightfastness: Excellent
Tint Power: 3
Granulation: NO
Staining Power: Medium

Safety Data Sheets →

PR264 · Pigment History →

Colour Science

Measured colour data

Loading measured pigment data…

Pigment Behaviour

Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze

Preview how Pyrrole Crimson behaves when mixed, toned, shaded and glazed. Each swatch is computed from the masstone using a perceptual subtractive model - an approximation for guidance, not a formulation guarantee.

Masstone

L 37.02 · a 50.7 · b 26.9

5.9R 3.6/10.9

Pyrrole Crimson straight from the tube.

Undertone

#f3d4d8

A thin wash over white.

Tint

#ca6872

Mixed with Titanium White.

Tone

#964b52

Mixed with a mid neutral grey.

Shade

#6a232a

Darkened with a chromatic black.

Glaze

#e9b4bb

A thin transparent film over white.

Mix with Pyrrole Crimson

Popular combinations

Open Pyrrole Crimson in the Virtual Mixing Studio to preview how it combines with these partners before you reach for the palette.

Open Pyrrole Crimson in Mixing Studio

Find a Stockist

Back to colours

Where to buy

Pyrrole Crimson

Available from 114 verified stockists worldwide

Store locator

Pyrrole Crimson: Questions & Answers

What pigment is used in Pyrrole Crimson?

Pyrrole Crimson is made with PR264.

Is Pyrrole Crimson a single-pigment colour?

Yes. Pyrrole Crimson uses a single pigment (PR264), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.

Is Pyrrole Crimson transparent or opaque?

Pyrrole Crimson is semi-transparent.

Is Pyrrole Crimson lightfast?

Pyrrole Crimson has excellent lightfastness.

Does Pyrrole Crimson granulate?

In watercolour, Pyrrole Crimson is non-granulating.

Does Pyrrole Crimson stain the paper?

Pyrrole Crimson has medium staining power.

Artist Reviews

No reviews yet - be the first to share your experience with this colour.

Colour Disclaimer: Colours shown on screen or in print may vary from the actual product. For the most accurate representation of colour, texture and finish, we recommend viewing a physical sample or swatch in person before making your final selection.