Cobalt Violet, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith

created at: 2026-05-12

Cobalt Violet by Daniel Smith watercolor swatch Cobalt Violet 030 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a non-staining △ transparent highly granulating GG paint with excellent lightfastness ***.


Pigment composition, 1 pigment:


PV49 - Cobalt Pale Violet. PV49, Cobalt Violet, is a delicate, light reddish-violet pigment with a slightly granulating and transparent nature. It is completely non-staining and weak in tinting strength, making it ideal for soft edges, subtle florals, and lifting techniques. With its calm, atmospheric character, it contributes gently to mixes and is favored for its ability to be reworked. Cobalt Violet adds a romantic touch to watercolor palettes, especially in light washes.
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Paints similar to Cobalt Violet, swatches of 4 paints across 4 series

my 035 pastel caput, Daniel Smith 231 Wisteria, Roman Szmal Aquarius 215 Ultramarine Pink, 030 Cobalt Violet, Golden QOR 285 Cobalt Viol watercolor swatch

pastel caput

by my 035
△***; h:335

Wisteria

by Daniel Smith 231
◭**; h:308
PW6, PR122

Ultramarine Pink

by Roman Szmal Aquarius 215
△***G; h:305
PR259

Cobalt Violet

by Daniel Smith 030
△***GG; h:320
PV49

Cobalt Violet

by Golden QOR 285
△***GG; h:293
PV49