Mars Red Oxblood is a dull maroon-violet that is darker and more violet in its undertone than India Red.

Artist Notes:  Mars Red Oxblood is a deep, moody hue that is versatile in landscapes, botanicals, and wildlife painting. 

Opacity:  Opaque

Paint Maker’s Notes:  Developed at the end of the 18^th century in response to depleted natural pigment deposits, synthetic iron oxides were given the name ‘Mars’ after the Roman god of war and our planetary neighbour which has almost double the amount of iron oxide in its outer layers than our own.

Pigment Number:  PR 101

Pigment Type: Synthetic Inorganic

Pigment Composition: Iron oxide

Lightfastness:  I – Excellent

Toxicity:  Non-Toxic