DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Quinacridone Red 15ml — Transparent, Lightfast Tube

This single-tube watercolour captures the clarity and intensity many artists expect from professional-grade supplies. Formulated by DANIEL SMITH in Seattle, the Extra Fine line balances high pigment load with pure gum arabic binder to deliver dependable performance, lasting colour, and smooth handling. Quinacridone Red is prized for its bright, clean red that tints easily and mixes into a wide range of warm and cool hues.

How does Quinacridone Red perform for washes and glazes?

Quinacridone Red is exceptionally transparent and lays down vibrant, jewel-like washes that maintain luminosity when layered. Its medium staining quality lets colours build without muddying when you glaze, while excellent permanence helps ensure layers keep their original tone over time.

• Highly transparent—ideal for glazing and luminous washes
• Medium staining—good lift-and-layer control
• Consistent flow from the 15ml tube for smooth application
• Engineered for long-term lightfastness

What mixes and colour shifts can I expect with this pigment?

Quinacridone Red (PV19) mixes cleanly with yellows to produce warm oranges and with blues to produce rich, slightly cool violets or magentas. Because it is non-granulating, mixtures remain uniform and predictable, making it easy to formulate skin tones, florals, and vivid accents.

• Mixes to bright oranges with Naples Yellow or warm yellows
• Combines with blues for clear violets and magentas
• Non-granulating—smooth, even blends
• Strong tinting strength—small amounts go a long way

Is this paint durable and safe for archival work?

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine watercolours are manufactured to meet strict industry standards and are tested for permanence. This Quinacridone Red conforms to ASTM labeling and offers excellent lightfastness ratings for reliable, long-lasting colour when used properly.

• Conforms to ASTM D4236 and D5067 standards
• High lightfastness for archival stability
• Made in the USA in Seattle under controlled production
• Pigment ID: PV19 for reference in mixing and matching

How should I use and store the 15ml tube for best results?

Use a damp brush to lift paint from the tube and adjust dilution for washes or concentrated strokes. Seal the cap after each use and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve pigment quality and binder performance.

• 15ml (0.5 fl oz) tube—portable and refillable for palettes
• Reactivate with water; suitable for wet-on-wet or drybrush techniques
• Keep the cap tightly closed to prevent drying out
• Store out of prolonged sunlight to protect lightfastness

Who is this for? Artists at every level who want a versatile, professional red will appreciate this Quinacridone Red tube. It suits illustrators, plein-air painters, portraitists, and anyone seeking a pure, mixable red with dependable permanence. The 15ml size is convenient for regular studio use or travel, and because DANIEL SMITH produces one of the widest colour ranges in the world, this pigment integrates easily into larger palettes and sets for more complex colour work.