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This bouquet of nine quinacridone watercolors in gorgeous pinks, reds and violets are beloved by watercolor artists, especially those who paint florals.

Quinacridones (we have others in the gold-sienna-orange color range) were developed for the automotive industry, which needed highly lightfast and durable colors. When the quinacridone pigments are made into artist paints, the watercolors are very transparent, non-granulating and are rated either Excellent (100+ years) or Very Good (100 years) for lightfastness.

Quinacridones finish very smoothly (perfect for glazing) and allow the brightness of the paper to show through their transparency, giving a beautiful glow. Highly re-wettable with exceptional clarity and vivid hues, these colors are a joy to paint with.

Match the flower position to each number for the colors listed below.

Pigment numbers are listed below with staining characteristics. All colors are transparent and non-granulating with excellent lightfastness (one exception):

1 – Quinacridone Coral – low staining; PR 209
2 – Quinacridone Red – medium staining; PV 19
3 – Quinacridone Pink – low staining; PV 42
4 – Quinacridone Rose – medium staining; PV 19
5 – Quinacridone Lilac – medium staining; very good lightfastness; PR 122
6 – Quinacridone Magenta – medium staining; PR 202
7 – Quinacridone Fuchsia – medium staining; PR 202
8 – Quinacridone Violet – high staining; PV 19
9 – Quinacridone Purple – medium staining; PV 55

Quinacridone Coral – A treat for the eyes of both painter and viewer, this intense color is a clear red tinged with pink and orange.

Quinacridone Red – A true, pure medium-staining red. Drop in Naples Yellow to create a peach, or paint dry brushstrokes onto apples.

Quinacridone Pink– A precise, perfect low-staining pink. Try with Indigo for deep dusty purples, or Indanthrone Blue for rich, clear purples. Mix with Quin Sienna or Burnt Orange in a diluted wash to create flesh tones or convincing sunsets.

Quinacridone Rose – A red-violet color that lends itself well to fabulous purple shades. Try with Indigo for deep dusty purples, or Indanthrone Blue for rich, clear purples. Mix with Quin Sienna or Burnt Orange in a diluted wash to create flesh tones or convincing sunsets.

Quinacridone Lilac –  A vivid pink with the slightest blue tone that’s a must-have for florals.

Quinacridone Magenta – A deep red violet that disperses evenly and moves from deep darks to clear, glowing washes.  In terms of complementary couples, it works especially well with yellow greens.

Quinacridone Fuchsia – A brilliant, slightly violet red for painters who embrace color. Never bashful, it remains strong even when mixed with water. Your light washes will be bold and few paints can compare to its uncompromising richness at full strength.

Quinacridone Violet – A deep reddish violet that disperses evenly with slight granulation and moves from deep darks to clear, glowing washes. In terms of complementary couples, it mixes best with a cleaner primary green.

Quinacridone Purple – A rich, powerful, juicy purple with a slight reddish cast. Washes are smooth and controlled, this versatile color mixes beautifully.