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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Moderate
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Drying Time
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Fast
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Series Number
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2
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Pigment Code
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PW 6, PR 122, PV 23
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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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A great new-age range of colours
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Suitable for artists of all skill levels
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Compatible with various porous surfaces like primed/unprimed canvas, wood, paper, and more
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Capable of producing the effects of oil colours, water colours and poster colours
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Ideal for spontaneous painting with fast drying ability
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Use for impasto, glazing and wash techniques
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100% vegan
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