Cobalt Purple Tyrian

$6.00

Handmade watercolor made of a single pure cobalt pigment. This color is a close imitation of old Tyrian Purple pigment that was made with the dye extracted from mollusks. 

The color is lightfast, transparent, and rich.

Color characteristics:
Lightfastness: excellent
Granuation: no
Staining: no
Transparency: yes
Pigment: PV23

Available in various sizes.