Cobalt Violet Deep PV14 Violet de Cobalt Foncé

This pigment creates glowing shadows with fascinating granulation. Cobalt Violet Deep is intense. This inorganic, transparent, low-staining pigment is ideal for glazing methods. Its ability to create soft edges, lift, and mix readily makes it valuable for watercolour palettes.

• Pigment name: Cobalt Violet Deep - Violet de Cobalt Foncé PV14
• ASTM Lightfastness Rating: 1 - Excellent
• Transparency: Transparent
• Granulating: Yes
• Staining: Low
• Series: 3

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