Description
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.
Shade |
Medium Magenta |
Shade Code |
284 |
Working Time |
High |
Drying Time |
Moderate |
Series Number |
2 |
Pigment Code |
PR 122, PW 6 |
Transparency |
Opaque-Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
Permanency |
A-A for Absolutely Permanent - Permanent with chances of slight fading when mixed with a white shade. |
Features |
High performance pigment for long life of the painting |
Greater pigment load for better coverage and vibrant colours |
New generation, absolutely transparent binders to ensure no colour shift |
Greater open time facilitates 'Wet in Wet' blending and thick relief work |
Thick formulation for great impasto effects |
100% vegan |