Unleash expressive vibrancy with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Brilliant Purple (Colour No. 930, Series 2), a semi-transparent, intensely luminous violet-red that captures the essence of contemporary brilliance. Formulated with Triarylcarbonium pigment, this unique hue is specially pure and vivid impossible to achieve through traditional colour mixing.
Brilliant Purple embodies the vibrant energy of modern design, matching the purple-red tone of the print colour scale (DIN 16508 / DIN 16509). Its glowing, high-chroma appearance makes it perfect for fashion illustration, abstract painting, and creative mixed-media work where intensity and saturation take centre stage. The smooth, even flow and refined transparency allow for dynamic washes, delicate glazes, or bold accents that retain clarity and brilliance.
Each Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paint is made with premium Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, rigorously tested to ensure excellent flow, easy resolubility, and lasting colour performance. Once dry on the palette, the paint reactivates seamlessly, maintaining its velvety consistency and luminous strength for professional results.
With over 150 professional watercolours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues for clean, precise mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell continues to define excellence in professional watercolour quality.
Brilliant Purple (Series 2) is a semi-transparent, vivid violet-red a pure, high-impact hue ideal for artists seeking intense chroma, glowing saturation, and expressive colour in modern watercolour compositions.
