We love this color so much that the ASTM rating of II just hurts to see. Certain brands in watercolor came closer to ASTM I in Bruce MacEvoy’s testing. If it's from a supplier where you can avoid those blue wool scale 6's that's one thing, but this beauty seems to have a definite risk of fading depending on the supplier. This color is a merry red that makes gorgeous tints. It has transparency to it.
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Quinacridone Red
PR209
Alternate Name
Quinacridone Yellow Red
Pigment Description
Resources
PR209 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com
Information about PR209 from Bruce MacEvoy, Handprint Guide to Watercolors,
Stats
Lightfastness
May vary according to supplier.
Thought to be ASTM I (excellent) in oil and ASTM II (very good) in watercolor, however some of the measurements fall a bit lower than we like to see (in one case BWS 6).
Transparency
Transparent
Toxicity
Thought to be in the category of Lower Concern
Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
Tinting
Moderate
Dry Time
Medium
Some brands listed a moderate dry time while some say slow. Some brands had a 2 day short dry time and may include driers.
Particle Size
Very Fine
Chemical Name
Quinacridone
Dry Pigments listing PR209
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