Gamblin 1980 Oils - PV15-Ultramarine Violet (Complex silicate of sodium andamp; aluminum with sulphur)

Ultramarine Violet: Mineral colour that greys into the colours of the natural world. Warmer than Cobalt Violet, cooler than Manganese Violet and more transparent than either, Ultramarine Violet is one of many specialty pigments made by German chemists during the colour revolution of the 19th century.

As a pigment, it is weak in most oil applications, but it performs better in water-based mediums, pastels, and chalks.

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Pigment Name: PV15-Ultramarine Violet

Pigment Type: inorganic

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 colour across brands. It is unsuitable 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.