Cadmium Red Light

The lightest variation of our single-pigment Cadmium Reds, this color is highly regarded for its opacity and intensity. It is a synthesized color first used in the early 1900's.

Pigment Classification: Synthetic Inorganic
Color Index Name: PR108
Color Index Number: 77202
Chemical Description: Concentrated Cadmium Sulfoselenide
Opacity/Transparency: Semi-Opaque
Lightfastness Rating: 1
Permanency: Not for Exterior Use
Munsell Notation Listing: Hue 9.0 Value 5.2 Chroma 15.9
Gloss Average: 71.8
Viscosity Range: 4000-15000 CPS
CIE L*a*b* Values: L*51.78 a*57.62 b*42.74
Tint Strength: 78.88