What if we told you that three seemingly different watercolor colors share exactly the same pigment?
見面 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.
純正的中等著色力紅色。將那不勒斯黃滴入喹吖啶酮紅中，即可調出桃子色；或用乾筆在蘋果上作畫。丹尼爾史密斯所有喹吖啶酮系列顏料都具有極高的耐久性和極佳的透明度，在鮮豔度和飽和度方面表現卓越。.
Quinacridone Rose — Rich and Romantic
喹吖啶酮玫瑰紅，其紅紫色調能營造出絕妙的紫色效果。與靛藍混合可調出深沉的灰紫色，與靛藍混合則可調出濃鬱清澈的紫色。喹吖啶酮玫瑰紅可與喹吖啶酮赭石或焦橙稀釋混合，用於調配膚色或逼真的日落景象。所有丹尼爾史密斯（DANIEL SMITH）喹吖啶酮顏料都具有極高的耐久性和極佳的透明度，在鮮豔度和飽和度方面表現卓越。.
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
喹吖啶酮紫是一種深邃的紅紫色，塗抹均勻，略帶顆粒感，色彩從深沉的暗部過渡到清澈透亮的暈染效果。與所有喹吖啶酮顏料一樣，它是一種耐光性極佳的有機顏料。在互補色搭配方面，喹吖啶酮紫與純淨的原色綠色混合效果最佳。所有丹尼爾史密斯（DANIEL SMITH）的喹吖啶酮顏料都具有極高的耐久性和極佳的透明度，在鮮豔度和飽和度方面表現出色。.
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!
