Van Gogh water colors are rated as a student and artist level paint range. They feature brilliant, transparent, and intense colors with high tinting strength. Most colors are rated with the highest degree of lightfastness +++ (100+ years under museum conditions) with a few colors rated just one step below at ++ (25-100 years under museum conditions). Thanks to the purity and uniform viscosity, these water colors are easy to work with and easy to mix. Proudly produced in Holland with stringent quality control for a consistent experience with every purchase. This 12-half pan water color set is packed in a plastic pocket box, and also includes a round synthetic hair brush size 6 and a mixing tray. Colors in this pinks and purples selection set are: Carmine 318, Madder Lake Light 327, Madder Lake Deep 331, Rose 357, Quinacridone Rose 366, Dusk Pink 373, Lavender 525, Dusk Violet 560, Permanent Red Violet 567, Permanent Blue Violet 568, Quinacridone Purple Red 592, Quinacridone Purple Blue 593. Recommended age 13+ years