{"product_id":"cobalt-violet-light-pigment-425137728","title":"Cobalt Violet Light Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt Violet Light is a delicate, semi-transparent violet pigment made from cobalt phosphate (Co₃(PO₄)₂). It produces a gentle, pastel-like violet leaning toward lilac or lavender, with a soft granulating texture in watercolor and smooth, luminous transparency in oils and acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to darker cobalt violets (based on arsenates, PV14:1), the ‚Äúlight‚Äù variety is paler, cooler, and airier in tone. It is prized for glazing, atmospheric effects, floral painting, and subtle mixing, where its low tinting strength allows nuanced layering without overwhelming other colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt violets were first introduced in the mid-19th century, providing a permanent alternative to the highly fugitive organic violets and purples (like alizarin crimson mixed with ultramarine). Early versions were cobalt arsenates, beautiful but toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the late 19th century, cobalt phosphate was developed as a safer, more stable formulation. Marketed as Cobalt Violet Light, it became a specialty pigment favored by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters who needed permanent violets for flowers, skies, and delicate highlights. In the pictured artwork 'Irises' by Monet, Cobalt Violet Light is used throughout to create the beautiful purple of the irises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough expensive and weaker in tinting strength than many modern synthetics, it remains a favorite for artists seeking subtlety, historical authenticity, and lightfast permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Synthetic Inorganic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical Composition: Cobalt Phosphate (Co₃(PO₄)₂)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Cobalt Violet, Cobalt Violet Pale, Cobalt Phosphate Violet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PV14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Irises' by Monet from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875260055774,"sku":"PS-606-0000-0002g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875260088542,"sku":"PS-606-0000-0010g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875260121310,"sku":"PS-606-0000-0020g","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":47875260154078,"sku":"PS-606-0000-0050g","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875260186846,"sku":"PS-606-0000-0100g","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":47875260219614,"sku":"PS-606-0000-0500g","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/c0d20bac-7c18-4040-b9a3-985ab87e0bed-copy.jpg?v=1769982698","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/cobalt-violet-light-pigment-425137728","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}