Dioxazine Violet
 
Joules & Joules Dioxazine Violet Matte Acrylic Paint is a deep, bluish violet of remarkable depth, formulated with pigment PV23. It offers high tinting strength, medium transparency, and smooth coverage, giving artists full control in layering and mixing. In mass tone, it appears nearly black, yet reveals intense luminosity in glazes and dilutions—a rare characteristic among violet pigments. Its fast drying time, uniform matte finish, and stable consistency facilitate precise and continuous application.
 
The Dioxazine Carbazole pigment was developed in the 1950s and quickly stood out for the exceptional intensity and stability of its color. Belonging to the family of synthetic organic pigments, it represents one of the most significant innovations of modern chemistry, combining depth and brilliance without compromising lightfastness. Its bluish-violet character makes it a contemporary alternative to historical mineral pigments, offering purer, cleaner, and more predictable results across different painting techniques.
 
With a lightfastness rating of I (Excellent), Dioxazine Violet Matte Acrylic Paint delivers long-lasting performance and superior chromatic stability. Although it may fade slightly when excessively diluted and exposed to intense light, it maintains its vigor and saturation under normal conditions of use. This is a color of great technical and expressive sophistication, ideal for artists seeking tonal depth, dramatic contrast, and elegance in chromatic compositions.
 
Pigment Classification
Synthetic Organic Pigment
 
Chemical Composition
Dioxazine Carbazole – C34H22Cl2N4O2
 
Color Index
PV 23
 
Binder
Acrylic Resin
 
Transparency/Opacity
Semi-Transparent
 
Lightfastness
I (Excellent)
 
Tinting Strength
High
 
Drying Time
Fast
 
Notes
May fade when diluted and frequently exposed to light.
 
Toxicity
Not considered toxic; however, ingestion, contact with eyes, and prolonged skin contact should be avoided.
 
MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Available on the website here.
 
Series
3
 
Availability
37 ml and 100 ml tubes, and 250 ml jars.