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I read how reds will fade with exposure to light. Should I switch from alizarin crimson to quinacridone red instead?

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I read how reds will fade with exposure to light. Should I switch from alizarin crimson to quinacridone red instead?

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• You should change only if the crimson is exposed to consistent sunlight. All reds, especially alizarin crimson, fade more quickly when exposed to sunlight. You really would not need to change the paint, just don’t hang the artwork in direct-sunlight areas.