William Perkins invented a dye called mauveine in the mid-1800s which went on to create the first magenta pigment in history. It was later named 'magenta' after a region in Italy and began appearing in paintings and other forms of art.
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Shade
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Medium Magenta
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Shade Code
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284
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Working Time
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High
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Drying Time
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Moderate
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Series Number
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2
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Pigment Code
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PR 122, PW 6
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Transparency
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Opaque-Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
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Permanency
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A-A for Absolutely Permanent - Permanent with chances of slight fading when mixed with a white shade.
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Features
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High performance pigment for long life of the painting
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Greater pigment load for better coverage and vibrant colours
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New generation, absolutely transparent binders to ensure no colour shift
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Greater open time facilitates 'Wet in Wet' blending and thick relief work
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Thick formulation for great impasto effects
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100% vegan
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