Cobalt Blue Violet, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith

created at: 2026-05-12

Cobalt Blue Violet by Daniel Smith watercolor swatch Cobalt Blue Violet 115 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a low staining ◭ half-transparent highly granulating GG paint with color separation and excellent lightfastness ***.


Pigment composition, 2 pigments:


PB28 - Cobalt Blue. Cobalt Blue (PB28) is a neutral, non-staining primary blue pigment. It is semi-transparent and ideal for glazing methods, known for its ability to create soft edges and lift easily.
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PV19 - Quinacridone Violet. PV19, Quinacridone Rose or Red, is a transparent violet-red pigment with high chroma and excellent lightfastness. It`s ideal for florals and glazing, and mixes cleanly to produce vibrant purples and pinks. A favorite in modern watercolor palettes for its clarity.
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