Tri-Art High Viscosity - Iridescent Pearl

Iridescent pearl is light, silverly, metallic effect pigment. In the same manner as peacock feathers, butterfly wings and beetle shells, iridescent colours utilize micro-structures to create stunning colour and light effects. Thin layers of iron oxide and titanium dioxide surrounding mica particles, internally refracting light to create iridescence and sparkle that will not fade with time.

Pigment Code: Iridescent Mica Pigment
Formula: single
Pigment Family: mineral
Opacity: SO
Lightfastness: 4.0
Sheen: SG
Tinting Strength: N/A (Low)
Staining Strength: Low-Non
Colour Bias: neutral, warm

Iridescent Pearl is part of Tri-Art High Viscosity Professional Acrylic Paint, a heavy body acrylic with a thick, buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes and palette-knife texture. Built with high pigment loading and a fine grind, it stays bold and clean for impasto, scumbling, and confident brushwork.

Pigment profile: Single pigment colour (Iridescent Mica Pigment). Bias: Neutral, Warm. Pigment family: Mineral. Semi-opaque handling, a good balance of coverage and depth for layered mixtures and scumbles. Low tinting strength, build your mixtures gradually for softer shifts. Low to non-staining, forgiving in layered work and easier to lift while wet. Lightfastness rating: 4. Sheen: Semi-gloss.

• Pigments: Iridescent Mica Pigment
• Formula: Single
• Opacity: Semi-opaque
• Colour bias: Neutral, Warm
• Lightfastness: 4
• Sheen: Semi-gloss
• Tinting: Low
• Staining: Low to non-staining

Pigment notes: Iridescent pearl is light, silverly, metallic effect pigment. In the same manner as peacock feathers, butterfly wings and beetle shells, iridescent colours utilize micro-structures to create stunning colour and light effects.

Great for: Effect.