One of the first red pigments known to man, this earth tone is a staple on many artists' palettes. It's incomparably opaque and lightfast, sometimes called Venetian Red, it is warmer than Indian or English Red. (Series 1)
Pigment Classification: Synthetic Inorganic
Color Index Name: PR101
Color Index Number: 77491
Chemical Description: Synthetic Iron Oxide
Opacity/Transparency: Opaque
Lightfastness Rating: 1
Permanency: Excellent
Munsell Notation Listing: Hue 10.0 Value Chroma 7.8
Gloss Average: 76.82
Viscosity Range: 23000- 27000 CPS
Tint Strength: 67.4