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Dioxazine Violet

PV37

Pigment Description

Dioxazine Violet (not as common as the other Dioxazine Violet). This version is not used in oils and only a few brands of watercolor carry this. This Dioxazine may be darker than the other. Not to be confused with PV23, which is different. Listed as ASTM II.

Resources

PV37 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com

Information about PV37 from Bruce MacEvoy, Handprint Guide to Watercolors, General information about this class of pigments from Handprint,

Stats

Lightfastness

May be Very Good, tests recommended

Doing lightfastness tests may be advisable.

Transparency

Semi-Transparent

Toxicity

Lower Concern

Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.

Chemical Name

Dioxazine

with PV37 (Dioxazine Violet)

No single-pigment Oil found with PV37

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