McCracken Black, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith

created at: 2026-05-12

McCracken Black by Daniel Smith watercolor swatch McCracken Black 248 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a low staining ◭ transparent highly granulating GG paint with excellent lightfastness ***.


Pigment composition, 7 pigments:


PB27 - Prussian Blue.
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PR101 - Synthetic Iron Oxide Red. PR101 is a synthetic red iron oxide with earthy red to brown tones. It has exceptional lightfastness and is semi-opaque to opaque. Common in naturalistic palettes, it granulates and mixes well for warm browns and muted reds, ideal for portraits and landscapes.
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PV23 - Dioxazine Violet. Vibrant violet pigment with excellent lightfastness and strong tinting strength.
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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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PR177 - Anthraquinone Red. Bright red pigment with good lightfastness and chemical resistance, used in coatings and plastics.
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PY150 - Nickel Azo Yellow. PY150, Nickel Azo Yellow, is a transparent, greenish-yellow pigment with excellent lightfastness and staining properties. It mixes cleanly into natural-looking greens and earthy tones, making it a favorite for botanicals and landscapes. It offers vibrant color while layering beautifully.
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PR149 - Perylene Red.
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