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
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Magenta
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Shade Code
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251
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Series Number
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2
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Features
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Creates bold and solid effects
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Has a matte and opaque finish
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Vibrant and highly permanent colours
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Suitable for photo reproduction (doesn't reflect any light)
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Very popular range of colours for all forms of design and traditional paintings
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100% vegan
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