RV11 is a slightly warm magenta Copic Marker which mimics Quinacridone Fuchsia watercolor. This pale but cute color is useful for coloring florals, soft spring images, and delicate pastel projects. RV11 is only available in Copic Sketch and Classic marker styles.
Every Copic Marker has unique characteristics based on its unique ink formula.
Knowing how a color behaves will help you blend effectively and make art with confidence.
RV11 PInk
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: An ever-so slightly warm magenta.
Resemblance: Quinacridone Fuchsia watercolor.
Actual Value: N2.
All Copics are measured on a Neutral Gray value scale. The last number on the cap is supposed to indicate value but we’ve found discrepancies where the actual ink value is different than cap designation.
Cap Accuracy: Close. The plastic on a Sketch marker matches the color of 2-3 coats of RV11.
Buildup: This color layers beautifully.
Shattering: The color is pale and lightened even more in testing but we think we see the ink shatter into pink with a hint of something warmer like gold.
Chromatography testing shows this ink’s behavior when it comes in contact with #0 Colorless Blender (solvent). High shattering colors may leak unexpected color when you make corrections or attempt to blend with any color that has a high solvent to colorant ratio. Shattering is not bad, it’s just something to be aware of.
Staining: Most reds and magentas are staining and this color still stains even though it’s pale.
Lift: RV11 is stubborn and doesn’t lift much.
See staining swatch. Sample was given 6 stripes of #0 Colorless Blender, drying between each stripe. Results indicate how much lifting you can expect.
Lightfast: The fading was subtle but we’d expect it to increase during a longer test.
Samples were swatched on X-Press It Blending Card. 1 layer of ink was exposed to windowsill sunlight for 21 days. Approximately 10 hours of sun per day based on weather conditions. Note: we do not recommend displaying original Copic art under these conditions.
Natural Ink Family: RV11 is just a smidgen darker than RV10, the lightest color in the RV-teen family. RV19 is the darker end.
Family Members: RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14, RV17, RV19
We include this information because many Copic users never think deeper than the letter groupings (R, BV, G, etc.). Every ink has its own temperature variations and underlying flavors. Understanding what an ink looks like in its different dilutions helps when creating your own blending combinations.
Complement: A pale greenish blue like BG10
Underpaint: We suggest C0. Be careful, RV11 doesn’t cover much.
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: Prismacolor 1026 Greyed Lavenderis the ideal choice.
VanillaArts.com (our sister site) teaches a Push & Pull technique for dimensional coloring. This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Vanilla Arts Classes using RV11:
Color palettes and swatches using RV11:
We are building our palette and swatch collection a little more each week and will update here as more become available.
Visit the color resource page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic palettes and swatches.
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