PR 122 – quinacridone magenta

Widely used pigments in industry and arts

Manufacturer/ product code:  Kremer / 23401
Chemical Description: quinacridone
Color: red
Color Index: PR 122
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PR 122 – Quinacridone Magenta is a modern synthetic organic pigment celebrated for its exceptional chromatic purity, high tinting strength, and outstanding permanence. Introduced in the mid-20th century with the industrial development of quinacridone chemistry, PR 122 quickly became a cornerstone of contemporary artists’ palettes, especially in high-performance paints and inks.

Visually, PR 122 presents a clean, intense magenta with a distinct bluish undertone. Unlike traditional crimson or carmine pigments, it offers remarkable transparency and brilliance, allowing for luminous glazes and subtle optical mixtures. Its hue makes it indispensable for mixing violets, purples, and cool reds, as well as for producing vivid pinks when diluted. In color mixing, PR 122 pairs particularly well with phthalocyanine blues and greens, yielding a wide gamut of saturated secondary colors.

From a technical perspective, quinacridone magenta is valued for its excellent lightfastness, chemical stability, and resistance to solvents and environmental degradation. These properties make it suitable not only for fine art paints—oil, acrylic, and watercolor—but also for industrial applications such as printing inks, plastics, and automotive coatings.