Naples Yellow Light – Professional Handmade Watercolour Paint

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

Also Known As: Genuine Naples Yellow Light, Potters' Yellow, Lead Antimonate Yellow

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Description

Naples Yellow Light watercolour paint is a creamy, soft yellow pigment with a warm, gentle glow. Known for its subtle semi-opacity, this historic colour brings a delicate light to your work — ideal for painting sunlit skies, soft skin tones, and golden highlights. With its earthy warmth and harmonious tone, it suits a range of subjects, from classical still lifes to serene landscapes.

This pigment blends beautifully with other colours, helping to soften and mute more intense hues. It mixes especially well with blues and greens, resulting in elegant, natural tones that are perfect for atmospheric effects. Naples Yellow Light’s velvet-like application and soft layering properties make it a versatile addition to any professional watercolour palette.

Highly valued for its timeless character and balanced warmth, Naples Yellow Light is a go-to pigment for artists seeking depth, harmony, and a subtle yet impactful presence in their work. It’s an excellent choice for adding soft dimension, creating neutral shadows, or building warm, luminous glazes.

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Use distilled water with our professional watercolours to preserve pigment purity and achieve the best results.

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Jackman’s handmade watercolours are crafted for artists of every level — from beginners exploring techniques to professionals demanding quality, consistency, and performance.

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