What if we told you that three seemingly different watercolor colors share exactly the same pigment?
见面 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.
纯正的中等着色力红色。将那不勒斯黄滴入喹吖啶酮红中，即可调出桃子色；或用干笔在苹果上作画。丹尼尔·史密斯所有喹吖啶酮系列颜料都具有极高的耐久性和极佳的透明度，在鲜艳度和饱和度方面表现卓越。.
Quinacridone Rose — Rich and Romantic
喹吖啶酮玫瑰红，其红紫色调能营造出绝妙的紫色效果。与靛蓝混合可调出深沉的灰紫色，与靛蓝混合则可调出浓郁清澈的紫色。喹吖啶酮玫瑰红可与喹吖啶酮赭石或焦橙稀释混合，用于调配肤色或逼真的日落景象。所有丹尼尔·史密斯（DANIEL SMITH）喹吖啶酮颜料都具有极高的耐久性和极佳的透明度，在鲜艳度和饱和度方面表现卓越。.
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
喹吖啶酮紫是一种深邃的红紫色，涂抹均匀，略带颗粒感，色彩从深沉的暗部过渡到清澈透亮的晕染效果。与所有喹吖啶酮颜料一样，它是一种耐光性极佳的有机颜料。在互补色搭配方面，喹吖啶酮紫与纯净的原色绿色混合效果最佳。所有丹尼尔·史密斯（DANIEL SMITH）的喹吖啶酮颜料都具有极高的耐久性和极佳的透明度，在鲜艳度和饱和度方面表现出色。.
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!
