Color Swatch created using Heavy application/diluted application and was applied on Cold Press Watercolor Paper (150 lb) material.
This color contains the following pigments:
PY42—Mars Orange
Pigment Type
earth
Chemical Name
iron oxide
Chemical Formula
Fe2O2 or Fe2O3 • H2O
Properties
Mars Orange is a bright, extremely light red and appears almost pinkish when contrasted with darker colors. It has incredible tinting strength and opacity. The synthetic form of Mars Orange is made from iron oxides and is cleaner, brighter, and denser than its ochre-based counterparts.
Permanence
Mars Orange has good permanence and lightfastness.
Toxicity
Mars Orange has no significant hazards.
History
The word Mars refers to the Roman god of iron and war. Mars Orange has been manufactured as a pigment since the 17th century.
Alternate Names
n/a
PO43—Perinone Orange
Pigment Type
vat, anthraquinone
Chemical Name
n/a
Chemical Formula
C26H12N4O2
Properties
Perinone Orange is a strong, clean, reddish orange pigment classified as a vat pigment. It has an average drying time.
Permanence
Perinone Orange has excellent lightfastness properties.
Toxicity
Perinone Orange is not considered toxic.
History
Unknown.
Alternate Names
Perionone Orange.
