Victoria Green Watercolor Paint | Rublev Colours

Victoria Green is based on calcium chromium silicate, a synthetic spinel pigment developed in the early twentieth century for ceramic glazes and artistic paints. Also known as vernalis or Victoria green garnet, the pigment results from calcining chromium oxide with silica and chalk at high temperatures. Its composition, 3CaO·Cr₂O₃·3SiO₂, produces a durable green with excellent chemical stability and lightfastness. Unlike chromium oxide green (PG17), Victoria Green (PG51) yields a much paler, grass‑green tint.

In watercolor, Victoria Green behaves as a semi‑transparent paint with low tinting strength and subtle granulation. It produces soft, cool green washes that are especially useful for glazing and delicate foliage. The pigment is non‑staining, so it lifts readily with water, and its gentle granulation adds natural texture without overpowering neighboring colors. Rublev Colours watercolors are made with only pigment, gum arabic, and traditional humectants, with no fillers or brighteners. This traditional approach preserves the unique working properties of each pigment and may allow some natural separation of binder and pigment in the pan.

Composition & Permanence

Notes: Rublev Colours watercolors are made using pigment, gum arabic and traditional humectants without fillers, dispersants or brighteners. Some separation of pigment and medium may occur in the pan. Color swatches show mass tone and tints, but monitor settings and printing variations may affect how the color appears.

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