Naphthol Red

Naphthol Red
Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

Also Known As; Cadmium Red Scarlet (hue) & Permanent Red

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Description:

Naphthol Red is a vibrant, fiery red watercolour pigment known for its intense warmth and excellent transparency. With a brilliant scarlet hue that leans slightly towards orange, this pigment is perfect for capturing the vibrancy of flowers, sunsets, and other bold, dynamic subjects. Its high chroma and bright saturation allow it to deliver striking, eye-catching washes and highlights.

Naphthol Red has a smooth flow, making it ideal for glazing and layering, where it can create luminous, glowing effects without losing its intensity. Its strong tinting strength allows it to mix beautifully with other colours, producing radiant oranges when combined with yellows or rich purples and maroons when blended with cool blues or purples. Despite its brightness, it retains transparency, making it versatile for both bold applications and subtle gradations.

One notable feature of Naphthol Red is its excellent lightfastness and durability, ensuring the colour remains vibrant and stable over time. Artists appreciate its versatility and brilliance, making it a go-to choice for those seeking a bold, warm red that can add energy and intensity to their watercolour paintings. Whether used for dynamic focal points or as part of colour mixes, Naphthol Red brings warmth and vibrancy to any palette.

We recommend

Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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