Paint Library/pigments/red/Anthraquinone Red

Anthraquinone Red

CI NamePR177

CI stands for Color Index. It is a short code that easily identifies the pigment. Not all pigments have one.

  • P designates that this pigment may be organic or inorganic, and may be composed of naturally occuring minerals, synthetic materials, or lakes.
  • R is shorthand for Red.
  • 177 is the CI serial number.
ToxicityLow

The general rule of thumb to follow is to not inhale, ingest, feed to pets or babies, pour on the ground, or leave on skin.

All pigments should be assumed to be dangerous, and potentially lethal if mishandled. If the pigment has high or extreme toxicity, it might be better not to use it at all.

LightfastnessIIIFair (Impermanent)

Blue wool 4-5. The pigment will remain unchanged for 15 to 50 years with proper mounting and display. ("May be satisfactory when used full strength or with extra protection from exposure to light.")

TransparencyTTransparent

Transparent

Paints

The following paints likely use this pigment.

Single-Pigment Watercolors

The paints listed here are not guaranteed to be single-pigment, but we found Anthraquinone Red listed as the only known pigment in our database.

Anthraquinoid Red
Anthraquinoid RedDaniel SmithExtra Fine
Madder RedPaul RubensProfessional
Madder Red (Glitter)Paul RubensGlitter Metallic

Multi-Pigment Watercolors

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Indigo ExtraOld Holland
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McCracken Black
McCracken BlackDaniel SmithExtra Fine
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Moonglow
MoonglowDaniel SmithExtra Fine
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Neutral TintKen Bromley
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Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Permanent Alizarin CrimsonDaniel SmithExtra Fine
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Rose MadderKen Bromley
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Warm Sepia ExtraOld Holland
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