What if we told you that three seemingly different watercolor colors share exactly the same pigment?
会う DANIEL SMITH Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Rose, and Quinacridone Violet. At first glance, each has its own distinctive personality, from lively red to rich rose and deep violet. Yet look closely at their pigment information, and you’ll discover something fascinating: all three are made with PV19.
So how can one pigment produce three different colors? Let’s explore the fascinating world of pigments and discover what makes each of these quinacridones unique.
Understanding PV19: One Pigment, Different Expressions
Same pigment PV19, different colors—what does this mean?
Swatch comparison generated from the Color Map
- PV 19 is a Quinacridone pigment that can have various shades of color from the pigment manufacturer.
- PV 19 can be an alpha, beta, or gamma polymorph. They are all chemically identical, but have a different arrangement of the molecules in their crystal lattice. This different arrangement gives different shades of color.
- Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Rose, and Quinacridone Violet use one pigment. All three colors are PV 19.
Meet the Three Personalities of PV19 in Three Colors
Quinacridone Red — Bold and Radiant
A luminous, vibrant red with a warm, rosy character and beautiful transparency. Explore its versatility for expressive florals, glowing washes, rich botanical subjects, and vibrant color mixing.
真に純粋で、中程度の着色力を持つ赤色。ナポリイエローをキナクリドンレッドに数滴垂らせば桃色になり、リンゴにドライブラシで描くこともできます。耐久性が高く、透明度も抜群なダニエル・スミスのキナクリドンカラーは、どれも鮮やかな透明度と深みに優れています。.
Quinacridone Rose — Rich and Romantic
赤紫がかったキナクリドンローズは、素晴らしい紫色を表現できます。インディゴと混ぜると深みのあるくすんだ紫色に、インダンスロンブルーと混ぜると豊かで澄んだ紫色になります。キナクリドンローズは、キナクリドンシエナやバーントオレンジと混ぜて薄めたウォッシュ状にすることで、肌色やリアルな夕焼け色を作り出すことができます。耐久性と透明度に優れたDANIEL SMITHのキナクリドン絵具は、どれも鮮やかな透明度と深みのある色合いが特徴です。.
Quinacridone Rose offers remarkable depth and versatility. Its cool-leaning hue makes it ideal for luminous florals, glowing skies, expressive portraits, and vibrant color mixing.
Quinacridone Violet — Deep and Dramatic
深みのある赤みがかった紫色のクインバイオレットは、わずかに粒状感があり、均一に分散し、濃い暗色から透明感のある輝くようなウォッシュへと変化します。他のキナクリドン系顔料と同様に、非常に耐光性に優れた有機顔料です。補色としての組み合わせでは、より鮮やかな原色の緑と混ぜ合わせるのが最適です。耐久性が高く、透明度も抜群なダニエル・スミスのキナクリドン系顔料は、いずれも鮮やかな透明度と力強さに優れています。.
Its versatility makes it especially suited for dramatic florals, atmospheric landscapes, expressive shadows, and sophisticated color mixing.
Seeing the Difference on Paper
What Happens When We Mix Them?
Mixed with Ultramarine Blue
Mixed with Isoindoline Yellow
Since the Quinacridones are so vibrant, they’re also a natural for painting glowing skin tones.
Mix for Florals
Choosing Your Favorite Expression of PV 19
One Pigment, Endless Possibilities
Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Rose, and Quinacridone Violet remind us that there’s always more to discover about the colors on our palettes. While they share the same PV19 pigment, each offers a different expression of color and its own creative possibilities.
The next time you reach for your favorite quinacridone, take a closer look at its pigment information, explore how it mixes, and see what makes it special.
Which expression of PV19 is your favorite? We’d love to hear what you’ve discovered!
