Old Holland Classic Oil ColoursNo. C163
Alizarin Crimson Lake Extra
- Opacity
- Transparent
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Series
- C
- Maker's rating
- ASTM I–II (maker's range-wide rating)
Hue or substitute.
The name traditionally means alizarin (PR83); this tube uses other pigments. The name promises alizarin (PR83).
Genuine alizarin fades in thin glazes and pale tints. Most alizarin hues are more lightfast; the genuine is mostly kept for tradition.
Compared with Madder (Crimson) Lake Deep Extra (Old Holland, the same line):
- Lightfastness: excellent for this hue, fair for the genuine.
Check before buying. Source: Old Holland Classic Oil Colours brochure (2020).
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What's in the tube: 2 pigments
Bar widths are estimates: makers list pigments roughly in order of amount but don't publish proportions.
Same color from other brands
Same pigments is the closest match. Similar mix shares the main pigment. Similar color looks alike but is made differently.
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Data source: Old Holland Classic Oil Colours brochure (2020) (open). Have this tube? Send the pigment codes from its label
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