Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint 120ml - Scarlet Red Light

Bright, bold, and unmistakably warm Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint - Scarlet Red Light, Series 1, is the yellowest red on the artist’s palette. Made from a carefully balanced blend of Napthol Red (PR112) and Arylide Yellow (PY74), this semi-transparent, ASTM II lightfast pigment offers a vibrant punch of scarlet ideal for expressive, sunlit compositions.

Originally introduced in acrylic ranges around 1960, PR112 remains a cost-effective, high-performance red favored for its brilliant warmth. Matisse enhances this classic with PY74, improving lightfastness and weather resistance, making it suitable for high-light environments and covered outdoor use without compromising vibrancy.

As the warmest red, Scarlet Red Light is essential for mixing:

• Brilliant oranges when paired with yellow
• Realistic salmon pinks for flesh tones
• Luminous skin shades, especially in lighter complexions

Its similarity to traditional vermilion makes it a go-to for portrait artists striving for natural, lifelike results. When blended with white, it produces nuanced pinks perfect for capturing subtle skin undertones. Though not a one-color-fits-all for flesh, it forms a vital base within a palette that includes ochres, mauves, and earth tones.

Matisse Scarlet Red Light is more than a bold hue it’s a versatile workhorse for dynamic blends, lifelike portraits, and radiant warmth in any medium.