Cadmium Dark Red is a deep, rich red that doesn’t do “cute.” This one is warmth, weight, and drama in a single pan.
It’s made with high quality pigment and a binder that lets the color stay powerful without turning muddy. Cadmium reds have that special kind of presence. They stay bold, they stay clean, and they do not fade into the background like a polite little watercolor.
Use it when you want something to look intentional. It’s perfect for strong shadows, dark florals, berries, lips, brickwork, autumn fields, and those tiny details that make a painting feel finished. It also mixes beautifully with earthy tones and neutrals, and it gives greens and blues that extra punch when you need contrast.
This is the kind of red you reach for when you want your painting to have a backbone.
