Imperial Purple, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith
created at: 2026-05-12
Imperial Purple 174 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:
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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PB29 - Ultramarine Blue. A vivid blue pigment made from ultramarine, PB29 is known for its granulating texture and excellent lightfastness. Often used in landscape and sky washes, it offers a cooler tone compared to other blues and is valued for its transparency and liftability in watercolor techniques.
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