Cranfield Artists' Oils - Ultramarine Violet, 40 ml, Tube
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Product Details
- Color:
- Ultramarine Violet
- Description:
- Artists' Oil Paint
- Size:
- 40 ml (1.35 oz)
- Format:
- Tube
- Series:
- 2
Pigment Information
This color contains the following pigments:
PV15-Ultramarine Violet
Pigment Name
PV15-Ultramarine Violet
Pigment Type
inorganic
Chemical Name
complex silicate of sodium and aluminum with sulfur
Chemical Formula
H2Na(4-6)Al6Si6O24S2
Properties
Ultramarine Violet is a semi-transparent, dull purple to pale violet with low tinting strength. As a pigment, it is weak in most oil applications, but it performs better in water-based mediums, pastels, and chalks. It is generally the bluest of the violet pigments, although there can be significant differences in color across brands. It is not suitable for fresco work and does not mix well with yellows. Ultramarine Violet is a variant of Ultramarine Blue, and their pigment properties are identical.
Permanence
Ultramarine Violet has excellent permanence and lightfastness.
Toxicity
Ultramarine Violet has no significant hazards.
History
Unknown.