Cadmium Red Light

Series: 6

Pigment Classification: Synthetic Inorganic

Chemical Composition: Cadmium Sulphoselenide

Color Index Name: PR108

Color Index Number: 77202

Hiding Power: Opaque

Vehicle: Refined Linseed Oil

Drying Rate: Fast-Medium. 2-4 days

Consistency: Buttery

Lightfastness Rating: ASTM I

Permanency in pure tone: Excellent

Permanency in 50% tint: Excellent

Description:

Bright clear and hot. Sits as a mid-red it is not too blue or orange.

When used in mixtures resulting colours will tend to ‘drop-back’ unlike the modern colours. Very useful in portraiture