Quinacridone Magenta
 
Joules & Joules Quinacridone Magenta Matte Acrylic Paint is a deep magenta with high saturation and remarkable luminosity, formulated with pigment PR122 in pure acrylic resin. It features pronounced transparency, high tinting strength, and excellent coverage, allowing for everything from dense applications to vibrant glazes. Its fast drying time and matte finish ensure control and precision during application, revealing reddish-violet hues that remain intense and well balanced even in complex mixtures.
 
The Quinacridone pigment, discovered in the 1930s and commercially introduced in the 1950s, represents one of the most significant advances in synthetic organic chemistry applied to the arts. Quinacridone Magenta stood out for its unparalleled purity, stability, and luminosity, replacing historical pigments with lower permanence. With its reddish-violet character, it has become essential in the contemporary palette for its ability to produce clean, bright mixtures as well as subtle, harmonious chromatic transitions.
 
With a lightfastness rating of I (Excellent), Quinacridone Magenta Matte Acrylic Paint offers exceptional stability against light, heat, and chemical agents, maintaining its integrity even under demanding conditions. Although it may weaken slightly over time, it retains its vibrancy and depth in long-term artistic applications. This is a high-performance color, ideal for artists seeking intensity, optical purity, and technical refinement in expressive and enduring works.
 
Pigment Classification
Synthetic Organic Pigment
 
Chemical Composition
Quinacridone Magenta Y – C33H27N3O8S
 
Color Index
PR 122
 
Binder
Acrylic Resin
 
Transparency/Opacity
Transparent
 
Lightfastness
I (Excellent)
 
Tinting Strength
High
 
Drying Time
Fast
 
Notes
Highly stable to light, heat, acids, alkalis, and solvents—properties considered desirable in pigments. May weaken slightly, with a possible hue shift toward light medium red.
 
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.