4 oz. W&N Artists'' Oil Color #505 - PERYLENE BLACK

Perylene black was invented in 1948 and has been described as a black with just a tiny pinch of green mixed in. This particular color is known for being colorfast and not fading under sunlight. The combination of these two unique features is what draws a lot of artists to use this shade. Furthermore, many painters tend to blend this color with violets to get a solid black that lasts in light. Getting blacks to last in light is an essential task to many artists.

Unlike many other blacks, perylene black is an artificial color not based off char and iron oxide shades. This synthetic perylene black has a longer drying time and is considered a transparent. The flexibility of perylene black makes an excellent addition to any set of painting projects or tools.