Historical paints like lead white, cinnabar red, and minimum orange were vibrant but dangerous. Lead-based pigments caused severe health issues like kidney damage and neurological problems, while cinnabar, made of mercury sulfide, affected immune and muscle functions and caused tremors and memory loss.
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