Cobalt Violet Hue

Cobalt Violet is a name used for several violet color cobalt pigments. Toxic, costly, and weak, historical Cobalt Violets were replaced by Manganese Violet. Our blend of Dioxazine Purple with Quinacridones and Zinc White, recreates the subtle yet complex color not found in other modern paints. (series3)

Pigment Classification: Mixture
Color Index Name: PV19 / PW6 / PR122 / PV23
Color Index Number: 73900 / 73915 / 77947 / 51319
Chemical Description: Quinacridone / Titanium Dioxide Rutile / Quinacridone / Carbazole Dioxazine
Opacity/Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfastness Rating: 2
Permanency: Very Good
Munsell Notation Listing: Hue 3.5 R Value 2.9 Chroma 3.2
Gloss Average: 29.12
Viscosity Range: 20000-27000 CPS
CIE L*a*b* Values: L*28.98 a*19.04 b*-7.49
Tint Strength: 77.59