Greenish Red Premium
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Description
- Pigment
- Green Earth / Chromium Oxide Green
- Colour Index
- PG17
- Classification
- Inorganic pigment
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Opacity
- Semi-opaque
- Tinting Strength
- Medium
Greenish Red is a rich, muted earthy green with a subtle reddish undertone that gives the colour a warm, natural character. Despite its name, the green dominates, while the red influence gently softens the colour and adds depth.
The pigment can be used in both concentrated applications and softer, layered washes. Its slightly muted character makes it especially useful for creating natural greens without an overly bright or artificial appearance.
Ideal for foliage, botanical subjects, earthy compositions, muted landscapes and sophisticated colour mixes where a warm, natural green with subtle depth is desired.
Thinning and application
Glazing coat
A translucent layer the ground shows through. For shading and depth of tone.
- Paint : thinner
- 1 : 3
- Number of coats
- 2–3
- Touch dry
- 20 min
- Tool
- soft brush
Covering coat
Full coverage. Applied thicker and in two coats so brush marks do not read through.
- Paint : thinner
- 4 : 1
- Number of coats
- 2
- Touch dry
- 60 min
- Tool
- flat brush
Drying times assume 20 °C and normal humidity. In cold or damp conditions they can double — never lay a second coat over a first that is still wet.