DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint 15ml Tube — Perylene Maroon, Lightfast Staining

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour, 15ml tube in Perylene Maroon, is a richly pigmented, lightfast red-brown watercolour designed for deep washes, staining effects, and dependable archival performance.

Built for artists who demand consistent colour and permanence, this 15ml tube of Perylene Maroon (PR179) delivers concentrated pigment suspended in pure gum arabic without filler. Formulated and milled in the USA, DANIEL SMITH watercolours are tested batch-by-batch to meet high industry standards, giving you predictable working properties whether you’re glazing, lifting, or creating granulated textures in mixed palettes.

How does Perylene Maroon behave on paper?

Perylene Maroon is a semi-transparent, highly staining pigment with a dark red-brown appearance that maintains excellent lightfastness. It sits well in layered washes and can produce luminous transitions when diluted, while retaining strong colour in concentrated passages.

• Staining: holds in layers and resists easy lifting, ideal for permanent washes.
• Semi-transparent: works well for glazing and building depth without muddying.
• Non-granulating: yields smooth, even passages without unexpected texture.
• Lightfast: rated for long-term colour retention in finished work.

What techniques suit this colour best?

Perylene Maroon is versatile: use it for deep underpaintings, warm shadows, or organic textures. Because it stains, it’s especially effective when you want persistent colour that can anchor subsequent layers.

• Glazing: thin transparent layers build richness without clouding.
• Wet-on-wet washes: creates glowing centre-to-edge gradients.
• Salt and texture effects: staining action emphasizes organic textures.
• Mixing: warms greens and browns; behaves predictably in palettes.

How does this tube compare to other DANIEL SMITH colours?

This Perylene Maroon shares the same production care as the full DANIEL SMITH range—pure gum arabic binder, carefully chosen grind, and no fillers—yet it offers a distinct dark red-brown personality. Unlike granulating PrimaTek or Luminescent series pigments, Perylene Maroon gives smooth, staining passages useful for naturalistic browns and rich shadowing.

• Same manufacturing quality: milled pigment and tested batches.
• Different behavior: semi-transparent and staining vs. granulating or iridescent pigments.
• Palette role: dependable mixing base for warm neutrals and deep tints.
• Compatibility: blends cleanly with both traditional and unique DANIEL SMITH hues.

What practical details should I know before buying?

This product comes as a 15ml metal tube—an economical size that contains a high pigment load ideal for regular studio use or plein air painting. It conforms to ASTM labeling standards and uses pigment code PR179 so you can match or swap colours reliably.

• Volume: 15ml tube for sustained use and easy storage.
• Pigment ID: PR179 for consistent identification in palettes.
• Standards: conforms to ASTM D4236 and D5067 safety/test standards.
• Made in USA: manufactured and milled in Seattle, Washington.

Who is this for? Perylene Maroon in the DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine line is ideal for professional and serious emerging artists who need a dependable, richly pigmented dark red-brown that layers well and lasts. It suits watercolourists who favor glazing, deep tonal work, or mixed palettes that require stable, non-granulating pigments. If you want a premium, archival tube for portraits, landscapes, or illustrative shadowing, this colour is a practical and creative choice.