Cobalt Violet PV49 Violet de Cobalt
This pigment creates glowing shadows with interesting granulation. An inorganic pigment is considered transparent, non-staining (or low tinting), and ideal for glazing methods. Cobalt Violet's ability to create soft edges, lift, and mix readily makes it valuable to watercolour palettes.
- Pigment name: Cobalt Violet - Violet de Cobalt PV49
- ASTM Lightfastness Rating: 1 Excellent - Not yet rated by ASTM; rating based on Daniel Smith's independent testing.
- Transparency: Transparent
- Granulating: Yes
- Staining: Non-staining
- Series: 3
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