Shadow Violet, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith

created at: 2025-11-15

Shadow Violet by Daniel Smith watercolor swatch Shadow Violet 188 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a low staining ◭ transparent highly granulating GG paint with color separation and excellent lightfastness ***.


Pigment composition, 3 pigments:


PO73 - Pyrrol Orange. Bright, highly saturated orange pigment with excellent lightfastness and weather resistance.
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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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PG18 - Viridian. PG18, Viridian, is a cool, transparent green pigment with a slightly bluish cast. It is non-staining and granulates well in watercolor, making it useful in foliage, water, and atmospheric effects. Although lower in tinting strength, its lightfastness is excellent.
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