Permanence. Permanent is the quality of lasting into the future. In paint, permanence is the length of time a pigment retains its original color. Pigments must not fade when exposed to daylight and must not change by reacting chemically with other pigments and materials used in paintings or the atmosphere. A permanent color observes both conditions.

Related Terms: Pigment, Lightfastness.

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