What if we told you that three seemingly different watercolor colors share exactly the same pigment?
만나다 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.
진정한 순수 레드 컬러로, 중간 정도의 착색력을 자랑합니다. 퀴나크리돈 레드에 나폴리 옐로우를 몇 방울 떨어뜨리면 복숭아색을 만들 수 있고, 사과에 드라이 브러시 기법으로 붓질을 할 수도 있습니다. 내구성이 뛰어나고 투명도가 매우 높은 다니엘 스미스 퀴나크리돈 물감은 모두 생생하고 강렬한 색감을 선사합니다.
Quinacridone Rose — Rich and Romantic
적자색을 띠는 퀴나크리돈 로즈는 환상적인 보라색을 표현하기에 안성맞춤입니다. 깊고 은은한 보라색을 원할 때는 인디고와, 풍부하고 선명한 보라색을 원할 때는 인단트론 블루와 섞어 사용해 보세요. 퀴나크리돈 로즈는 퀴나크리돈 시에나 또는 번트 오렌지와 묽게 희석하여 피부색이나 사실적인 석양을 표현할 수 있습니다. 내구성이 뛰어나고 투명도가 매우 높은 다니엘 스미스 퀴나크리돈 물감은 모두 선명하고 강렬한 색감을 자랑합니다.
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
깊고 붉은빛이 도는 보라색인 퀸 바이올렛은 미세한 입자감이 느껴지며 고르게 발색되고, 짙은 어둠에서 맑고 빛나는 색까지 표현됩니다. 모든 퀴나크리돈 계열 안료와 마찬가지로 내광성이 매우 뛰어난 유기 안료입니다. 보색 관계로는 깨끗한 원색인 녹색과 가장 잘 어울립니다. 내구성이 뛰어나고 투명도가 매우 높은 다니엘 스미스 퀴나크리돈 계열 색상은 모두 선명하고 강렬한 색감을 자랑합니다.
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!
