Perylene Violet, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith

created at: 2026-05-12

Perylene Violet by Daniel Smith watercolor swatch Perylene Violet 201 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a staining ▲ transparent non-granulating paint with excellent lightfastness ***.


Pigment composition, 1 pigment:


PV29 - Perylene Violet. PV29, Perylene Violet, is a deep red-purple pigment derived from perylene chemistry. Known for its dark bordeaux hue, it offers strong lightfastness and is used in everything from watercolors to industrial coatings. In watercolors, it provides richness in shadows, florals, and moody skies. However, caution is advised with dry pigment handling, as it may pose inhalation risks. It stains strongly and mixes well with reds and blues for deep, expressive tones.
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