Perylene Violet

Perylene Violet
Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description:

Perylene Violet is a deep, rich watercolour pigment known for its intense, dark purple hue with subtle red undertones. This moody, velvety colour brings a sense of drama and sophistication to any painting, making it ideal for creating bold shadows, rich florals, and atmospheric effects. Its dark, almost blackish-violet tone adds depth and intensity, perfect for capturing the mystery of twilight scenes, deep forests, or dramatic still lifes.

With its semi-transparent nature, Perylene Violet offers smooth, even washes while maintaining its bold, saturated colour. In full strength, it appears as a deep, inky violet, while when diluted, it softens into muted purples and wine-like hues, allowing for nuanced shading and delicate transitions.

Perylene Violet is highly valued for its excellent lightfastness, ensuring its deep, dark tones remain vibrant and stable over time. It mixes beautifully with other colours, producing muted purples and dark neutrals when combined with blues or yellows. This pigment is perfect for artists seeking to add depth, drama, and a touch of mystery to their watercolour palette, whether for bold, expressive strokes or subtle, layered shadows.

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Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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