Deep Scarlet PR175 Ecarlate Foncé
At long last, there exists a deep reddish-brown that reacts wonderfully to salt! Explore the variety of red! The colour of red velvet and rose petals. This non-granulating russet is perfect for smooth, rich washes. An earthy undertone gives Deep Scarlet a natural look with a cherry-red colour, ideal for dappling gardens or autumn landscapes. This single pigment watercolour stays clean in mixtures and looks wonderfully complex when used alone.
- Pigment name: Benzimidazolone Red - Rouge de Benzimidazolone PR175
- ASTM Lightfastness Rating: 1 Excellent - Not yet rated by ASTM - Rating based on Daniel Smith's independent testing.
- Transparency: Semi-transparent
- Granulating: No
- Staining: Medium
- Series: 1
DANIEL SMITH is the worldwide leader in watercolours for artists, offering more beautiful colours in watercolours than those of other manufacturers. Many traditional colours are relied upon by all artists, and several "genuinely unique" colours are made only by DANIEL SMITH, which has become essential for watercolour artists.
PrimaTek Watercolours are made from minerals, often semi-precious minerals, that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum arabic (the binder), and milled into them. The first was Lapis Lazuli Genuine in 1998; since then, many more have been added, including Amethyst Genuine, Piemontite Genuine, and Serpentine Genuine. Most of these colours have excellent granulating effects that some artists have called "Magical."
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Cadmium Hues, DANIEL SMITH has developed safe and vibrant Cadmium Hues with the density and richness of cadmium colours without using the cadmium pigment. Virtually identical in colour to their namesakes, they are cleaner in mixtures and much more robust in tints. The functional properties—staining power, semi-transparency, and excellent lightfastness—are nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colours that DANIEL SMITH previously manufactured.
Other Unique Watercolours are made from pigments that Daniel Smith has sourced, often from specific locations, including Burgundy Yellow Ochre, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, and Roasted French Ochre. Some are created exclusively by Daniel Smith, such as Cascade Green, Deep Sap Green, and Green Gold.
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