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PR9 Naphthol Red AS-OL

Naphthol.

2 tubes from 2 of 24 paint lines contain PR9. 1 are made from PR9 alone, which is the closest match when you're switching brands.

Toxicity
Not on our toxic-metal list Check the maker's safety data sheet. As with any paint, keep it out of your mouth and don't sand or spray it.

Purest PR9, by brand

The best single-pigment PR9 tube from each line, ranked: artists' grade first, then lightfastness, then how firmly the pigment listing is confirmed. Ties are listed alphabetically.

  1. Lukas 1862 Vermilion DeepSeries 1 · LF II

Not sold here by: W&N Artists', Holbein, Grumbacher, Williamsburg, M. Graham, Gamblin, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Rembrandt, Schmincke Mussini, W&N Winton, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Cobra, Art Creation, W&N Griffin, Art Spectrum, Langridge, Blockx, Maimeri Puro, Vasari, W&N Artisan.

Made from PR9 alone

Vermilion DeepLukas 1862 0086PR9Series 1HueLF II

Mixtures that contain PR9

Cadmium Red Light HueGeorgian D111014505PO34PR9Hue–

Brands: Georgian, Lukas 1862.