Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colour 946ml Dioxazine Purple 186

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colour 946ml Dioxazine Purple (186) is a vivid, highly opaque mid-shade purple acrylic paint designed for strong coverage and versatile studio use. Known for its deep tonal strength, this colour can appear nearly black when used undiluted, making it ideal for shading, layering, and expressive acrylic techniques.

Key Features

• Large 946ml professional studio jar
• Rich Dioxazine Purple shade (186)
• Highly opaque acrylic colour
• Strong coverage with excellent tinting strength
• Can appear nearly black when applied undiluted
• Smooth consistency suitable for multiple techniques
• Flexible and durable when dry
• Non-yellowing acrylic formulation
• Compatible with Liquitex acrylic mediums and paints

Uses and Techniques

• Background painting
• Deep shadow creation
• Colour mixing for darker tones
• Layering and glazing techniques
• Abstract and contemporary painting
• Canvas, board, and mixed media surfaces

Colour Characteristics

Dioxazine Purple (186) is a deep, intense violet pigment with strong opacity. When applied at full strength, it can create near-black effects while maintaining subtle purple undertones for dramatic visual depth.

Who Is It For

Ideal for acrylic painters, art students, studio professionals, mural artists, and mixed media creators requiring a large-volume deep purple acrylic colour for expressive and layered painting applications.