Most pearl colors may be tinted with small amounts of non-pearlescent paint or tints. Avoid using house paint or pastels as they mask the pearl quality. Strong transparent colors work best (such as #109 Carbon Black, #115 or #115D Phthalo Blue, #116 Phthalo Green, #147 Quinacridone Magenta, #103 Carbazole Dioxizine Violet). A pearl surface may also be achieved by mixing a clear topcoat such as #206 Gloss Varnish or #205 Matte Varnish with a small quantity of pearl color. Test this mixture first as the true appearance will not show until it is dry. For best results use Nova Color #180 Iridescent Base & Glaze for mixing.