This bouquet of nine quinacridone watercolors in gorgeous pinks, reds and violets are beloved by watercolor artists, especially those who paint florals.

Quinacridones (we have others in the gold-sienna-orange color range) were developed for the automotive industry, which needed highly lightfast and durable colors. When the quinacridone pigments are made into artist paints, the watercolors are very transparent, non-granulating and are rated either Excellent (100+ years) or Very Good (100 years) for lightfastness.

Quinacridones finish very smoothly (perfect for glazing) and allow the brightness of the paper to show through their transparency, giving a beautiful glow. Highly re-wettable with exceptional clarity and vivid hues, these colors are a joy to paint with.

Match the flower position to each number for the colors listed below.

Pigment numbers are listed below with staining characteristics. All colors are transparent and non-granulating with excellent lightfastness (one exception):

1 – San hô Quinacridone – low staining; PR 209
2 – Quinacridone Đỏ – medium staining; PV 19
3 – Quinacridone màu hồng – low staining; PV 42
4 – Hoa hồng Quinacridone – medium staining; PV 19
5 – Quinacridone tử đinh hương – medium staining; very good lightfastness; PR 122
6 – Quinacridone màu đỏ tía – medium staining; PR 202
7 – Quinacridone Hoa vân anh – medium staining; PR 202
8 – Quinacridone Tím – high staining; PV 19
9 – Quinacridone màu tím – medium staining; PV 55

Quinacridone Coral – A treat for the eyes of both painter and viewer, this intense color is a clear red tinged with pink and orange.

Quinacridone Đỏ – A true, pure medium-staining red. Drop in Naples Yellow to create a peach, or paint dry brushstrokes onto apples.

Quinacridone màu hồng– A precise, perfect low-staining pink. Try with Indigo for deep dusty purples, or Indanthrone Blue for rich, clear purples. Mix with Quin Sienna or Burnt Orange in a diluted wash to create flesh tones or convincing sunsets.

Quinacridone Rose – A red-violet color that lends itself well to fabulous purple shades. Try with Indigo for deep dusty purples, or Indanthrone Blue for rich, clear purples. Mix with Quin Sienna or Burnt Orange in a diluted wash to create flesh tones or convincing sunsets.

Quinacridone tử đinh hương –  A vivid pink with the slightest blue tone that’s a must-have for florals.

Quinacridone màu đỏ tía – A deep red violet that disperses evenly and moves from deep darks to clear, glowing washes.  In terms of complementary couples, it works especially well with yellow greens.

Quinacridone Hoa vân anh – A brilliant, slightly violet red for painters who embrace color. Never bashful, it remains strong even when mixed with water. Your light washes will be bold and few paints can compare to its uncompromising richness at full strength.

Quinacridone Tím – A deep reddish violet that disperses evenly with slight granulation and moves from deep darks to clear, glowing washes. In terms of complementary couples, it mixes best with a cleaner primary green.

Quinacridone màu tím – A rich, powerful, juicy purple with a slight reddish cast. Washes are smooth and controlled, this versatile color mixes beautifully.