PV42 Quinacridone Violet (PV42)
Quinacridone.
2 tubes from 2 of 24 paint lines contain PV42. 1 are made from PV42 alone, which is the closest match when you're switching brands.
- Toxicity
- Not on our toxic-metal list Check the maker's safety data sheet. As with any paint, keep it out of your mouth and don't sand or spray it.
- Opacity
- Single-pigment tubes are mostly transparent.
Purest PV42, by brand
The best single-pigment PV42 tube from each line, ranked: artists' grade first, then lightfastness, then how firmly the pigment listing is confirmed. Ties are listed alphabetically.
- Old Holland Royal Purple LakeSeries C · LF I · Transparent
Not sold here by: W&N Artists', Holbein, Grumbacher, Williamsburg, M. Graham, Gamblin, Michael Harding, Rembrandt, W&N Winton, Georgian, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Cobra, Art Creation, Lukas 1862, W&N Griffin, Art Spectrum, Langridge, Blockx, Maimeri Puro, Vasari, W&N Artisan.
Made from PV42 alone
Mixtures that contain PV42
Brands: Schmincke Mussini, Old Holland.