DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint, Shadow Violet 15ml — Transparent, Granulating Violet for Shadows

This single-tube description explains what makes Shadow Violet (PO73, PB29, PG18) from DANIEL SMITH distinct: it blends a smooth grey-mauve in light washes with a warm, deep violet at full strength and offers controlled granulation for textured effects. Made in Seattle with high pigment load and pure gum arabic binder, the paint conforms to ASTM D4236 and is formulated for excellent lightfastness and consistent performance across batches.

How does Shadow Violet behave in washes and glazes?

Shadow Violet becomes a soft grey-mauve when diluted, making it a reliable choice for tonal shadow work and layered glazing. Its transparency lets underlying colours show through cleanly, so you can build depth without muddiness.

• Transparent: excellent for glazing and layered colour effects
• Light washes: yield muted, cool mauve tones for natural shadows
• Glazing: preserves clarity of underlying washes when applied thinly

What visual textures and granulation can I expect?

Shadow Violet displays noticeable granulation when used more heavily, producing a subtle particulate texture that enhances atmospheric and organic surfaces. That granulation is particularly effective for landscapes, architecture, and any area where a tactile shadow surface improves realism.

• Granulating behavior: visible particle separation in thicker passages
• Textural interest: suitable for rocks, textiles, and rustic surfaces
• Controlled application: adjust water and brushwork to vary granulation

How does it mix and what colour relationships work best?

In mixtures, Shadow Violet’s warm undertone can add depth without turning mixtures overly cool, providing balanced purples and muted neutrals. It mixes cleanly with earth tones and greens for natural-looking shadows and pairs well with brighter pigments when you need a subdued counterpoint.

• Mixing partners: earth ochres, green-greys, and warm neutrals
• Tinting: retains warmth in lighter tints, maintaining subtle glow
• Stability: designed for consistent performance and predictable blending

What are the technical specs and safety information?

Shadow Violet is formulated with pigment identifiers PO73, PB29, PG18 and is non-staining, transparent, and rated for excellent lightfastness. Each 15ml tube contains a high pigment load bound in pure gum arabic with no fillers; the product meets ASTM D4236 labeling standards.

• Pigments: PO73, PB29, PG18
• Properties: transparent, granulating, non-staining, excellent lightfastness
• Compliance: conforms to ASTM D4236; made in USA (Seattle)

Who is this for? Shadow Violet fits watercolourists who want a versatile, artist-grade violet for both delicate washes and textured shadow passages. It's well suited to professional illustrators and watercolour painters seeking dependable lightfast colour, as well as advanced students exploring granulation and subtle chromatic shadows. If you want a single tube that yields both soft, atmospheric shading and rich mass tone with tactile granulation, Shadow Violet is a practical addition to a serious palette.