Cadmium Yellow Deep – Professional Handmade Watercolour Paint

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid-Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description

Cadmium Yellow Deep is a rich, warm yellow pigment with strong orange undertones, offering a deep, golden hue perfect for bringing intensity and warmth to any artwork. This vibrant colour mimics the glow of late afternoon sunlight, autumn leaves, and ripe fruit, making it an ideal choice for warm landscapes, florals, or any composition that requires a strong, glowing yellow tone.

With its opaque consistency, Cadmium Yellow Deep provides excellent coverage and allows for bold, saturated applications. Its high tinting strength ensures that even small amounts produce rich colour, while its warm undertones blend beautifully with reds to create fiery oranges or with blues for muted, earthy greens. The opacity of this pigment also allows it to layer effectively, maintaining its presence in more complex compositions.

Known for its durability and lightfastness, Cadmium Yellow Deep retains its vibrant hue over time, ensuring long-lasting brilliance in your work. Whether used as a focal point or blended into subtle mixes, this deep yellow is a versatile and essential pigment for any artist seeking bold, warm tones.

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Use distilled water with all our watercolours to preserve the purity and brilliance of each pigment.

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