DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint — Perylene Violet 15ml, Transparent & Lightfast

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Perylene Violet (15ml) is a deep, grape‑rich reddish‑violet watercolour with excellent lightfastness, transparent body, and dependable medium staining for vivid mixes and strong shadows.

Made in Seattle by DANIEL SMITH, this 15ml tube of Perylene Violet (pigment PV29) joins a catalogue of more than 240 carefully formulated watercolours. Each tube is milled with pure gum arabic and a pigment grind chosen to maximize colour payoff and working properties. Perylene Violet sits in the palette as a versatile, neutral‑leaning reddish‑violet that performs well in portraits, landscapes, botanical painting and layered glazing.

How will Perylene Violet behave on the paper?

Perylene Violet from DANIEL SMITH is a transparent, non‑granulating colour with medium staining strength. Its masstone reads dark and intense, while lifts and tints reveal richer red‑violet notes; this makes it predictable for layering and glazing.

• Transparency: clear washes that preserve underpainting and glazes
• Granulation: non‑granulating for smooth, even coverage
• Staining: medium — allows partial lifting but retains enough pigment for strong layers
• Lightfastness: excellent for archival work

What kinds of subjects benefit most from Perylene Violet?

This shade is ideal when you want a natural, slightly muted reddish‑violet rather than an overly bright magenta. It creates convincing cool shadows, enhances foliage contrasts when mixed with greens, and adds depth in skin shadow passages without appearing artificial.

• Portraits: subtle, believable shadow tones for cheeks, hair, and underjaw
• Landscapes: late‑day or shaded areas where a subdued violet adds atmosphere
• Botanical: complements greens for natural shadowing on leaves and petals
• Mixed media glazes: transparent layering for controlled colour shifts

How does it mix with other colours and media?

Perylene Violet mixes cleanly and predictably because of its relative neutrality; mixtures with yellow and green yield rich browns and deep foliage tones, while blending with blues leans toward cool violets. The paint reactivates readily with water and works well with other DANIEL SMITH watercolours and watercolour grounds.

• With greens: produces darker, natural shadow greens without muddiness
• With yellows: creates warm, earthy brown variations useful for underpainting
• With blues: intensifies cool violet and deep ultramarine‑like tones
• Compatibility: mixes well with PrimaTek and Luminescent ranges for special effects

What technical specs should artists note before buying?

Perylene Violet is labeled with PV29 pigment identification and conforms to ASTM D4236 safety standards. DANIEL SMITH’s 15ml tubes are formulated without fillers, using pure gum arabic for binder and a pigment grind matched to the colour’s characteristics.

• Pigment: PV29 (Perylene Violet)
• Volume: 15ml tube — concentrated, long‑lasting supply
• Properties: transparent, non‑granulating, medium staining
• Standards: excellent lightfastness; conforms to ASTM D4236

Who is this for: Perylene Violet in a 15ml tube is suited to watercolourists who want a reliable, deep reddish‑violet that performs consistently across portraits, landscapes, botanical work and mixed media glazing. It's useful for students building a professional palette, seasoned artists looking for a neutral violet for shadow work, and anyone who values pigment purity and long‑term lightfastness in their materials.