Cadmium Lemon – Professional Handmade Watercolour Paint

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

Also Known As: Cadmium Yellow Light, Lemon Cadmium Yellow, Brilliant Yellow

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Description

Cadmium Lemon is a vivid, bright yellow watercolour pigment, prized for its striking intensity and cool undertones. Known for its opacity and brilliant coverage, this vibrant hue captures the essence of sunlight, making it an ideal choice for depicting sunny landscapes, citrus fruits, and lively flowers. It brings a fresh, radiant quality to any composition and is often used to create brilliant highlights.

The pigment’s strong tinting strength allows for rich mixes, producing everything from bright, warm yellows to lively greens when combined with blues. Its opacity ensures good coverage and enables confident use in both broad washes and detailed work, all while maintaining luminosity and freshness.

With excellent AAA lightfastness, Cadmium Lemon retains its bright, vivid colour over time, making it a reliable option for archival-quality artwork. Versatile in its applications, it can be used both on its own or mixed with other pigments to create softer, nuanced tones. Whether as a bold feature or as a pop of brightness, Cadmium Lemon brings energy and vibrancy to your work.

Read about Cadmium Pigments in Artist Paints: Toxicology and Safety

We Recommend

Use distilled water with our handmade watercolours to preserve the purity and vibrancy of each pigment.

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Jackman’s Professional Watercolours are designed for artists of all levels — from curious beginners to seasoned professionals who value quality and lightfast, artist-grade materials.

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