Permanent Alizarin Crimson
- Opacity
- Transparent
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Series
- 1
- Maker's rating
- A · permanent
Hue or substitute.
The name traditionally means alizarin (PR83); this tube uses other pigments. The name promises alizarin (PR83).
Genuine alizarin fades in thin glazes and pale tints. Most alizarin hues are more lightfast; the genuine is mostly kept for tradition.
Compared with Alizarin Crimson (W&N Artists'):
- Lightfastness: excellent for this hue, fair for the genuine.
What's in the tube
Same color from other brands
Same pigments is the closest match. Similar mix shares the main pigment. Similar color looks alike but is made differently.
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Data source: Winton Oil Colour composition & permanence table (as published by Bromleys Art Supplies) (open). Send a correction
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