CHAPTER V.
Reds.
The reds vary from something just removed from brown up to the bright crimson and madders. A red that is too bright may be lowered by an admixture of blue and yellow. Exceedingly bright and pleasing tints of red may be obtained by using vermilionettes, but as a rule these are not permanent. For inside use, however, they may be employed, especially when they are protected by a coat of varnish.
Acacia.
—This may be described as a dark maroon. It is made by mixing five parts of black, three of Indian red and one of Prussian blue. Less of the black will give a more pleasing shade.
Amaranthine.
—This is a crimson which can be made by mixing three parts of vermilionette with one of Prussian blue.
Anemone.
—This is a reddish purple, and may be made by mixing two parts of black, one of white, six of a bright red, and six of Prussian blue.
Apricot.
—Mix middle chrome yellow with a little vermilion and add a very little lake.