Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint 120ml - Dioxazine Purple

A deep, luxurious violet with intense richness, Dioxazine Purple (also known as Carbazole Violet) is one of the first true purples ever available to artists in a single pigment form. Made from Carbazole Dioxazine (PV23) and Titanium Dioxide (PW6), this Series 1 acrylic paint delivers a transparent finish with ASTM II lightfastness perfect for layering or glazing applications.

With its dark, near-black mass tone and vivid purple undertones, Dioxazine Purple gained prominence during the rise of Impressionism, as artists like Seurat used it to elevate shadow play and vibrancy in landscapes. Critics even coined the term “Violettomania” in response to its widespread use. Today, it remains a staple for any painter’s palette, prized for its ability to span the full violet spectrum from cool bluish purples to warm magentas.

Ideal for blending, Dioxazine Purple can be muted with yellows for neutral tones, brightened with whites for lilacs, or paired with blues and reds to create expressive purples. Whether you're working on atmospheric shadows, florals, or vivid abstracts, this pigment is a bold and reliable choice.

Perfect For:

• High-intensity purple tones
• Shadow-rich Impressionist works
• Glazing, layering, or bold accents
• Mixing violets, lilacs, and muted neutrals