Manganese Violets Just when you thought we were all about blue … To view our Manganese Violet Brochure please open the following files. What are Manganese Violet Pigments? Manganese violets are clean, bright, red-shade violets. They are non-toxic, inorganic pigments which are used in a wide variety of applications. They are particularly popular for use in artists’ colours, cosmetics and plastics. Chemical Nature Applications Range of Manganese Violet Pigments Benefits of Manganese Violets