RV21 Light Pink is a classic light magenta Copic Marker which mimics diluted Alizarin Crimson watercolor. Ideal for coloring florals, spring images, Valentine’s Day, and highlighting deep pink projects. RV21 is available in Copic Sketch, Ciao, 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.
RV21 Light Pink
Let’s take a closer look at this Copic Marker and its ink characteristics.
Temperature: A classic neutral magenta.
Resemblance: diluted Alizarin Crimson watercolor.
Actual Value: N3.
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 two coats of RV21.
Buildup: This color layers beautifully up to 3 coats; exercise caution above this as the color begins to look excessively oily. Reaches maximum value at 3 layers.
Shattering: Does not shatter.
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: Mildly staining.
Lift: Partial lifting. We were able to remove most of the pink colorant but the paper was left with a noticeable yellowish stain.
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: This color faded by about 50%.
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: RV21 is the lightest member of the RV-Twenty family. RV29 is the darkest version.
Family Members: RV21, RV23, RV25, and RV29
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 light mint green like G00
Underpaint: We suggest BV000
This is simply one suggestion. Many possible colors exist. Test to find a color that pleases you.
Pushing Pencil: PC1026 Grayed Lavender used with a light touch looks really good. If you use too much pressure, the area turns too purple.
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 RV21:
We continue to create new content and classes and we will update here as more become available.
Visit the workshop resource page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.
Vanilla Arts Digi Stamps using RV21:
We continue to create new content and stamps and we will update here as more become available.
Visit the stamp shop page at our sister site VanillaArts.com for a wide variety of Copic classes.
Color palettes and swatches using RV21:
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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