Cadmium Yellow 9 is a bright and sunny yellow pigment that is commonly used in watercolor painting. It is a highly opaque pigment with excellent lightfastness, meaning it will resist fading over time.

As a handmade watercolor, Cadmium Yellow 9 has a slightly different character than commercially-produced watercolors, but it will generally have a similar hue and opacity. The brightness of the color can vary depending on the amount of pigment used in the formulation, and because we only use pigment, glycerine, honey and binder in the recipe, this pan has a vivid and eye-catching appearance.

Because it is an opaque pigment, Cadmium Yellow 9 is often used in watercolor painting to create bold, solid areas of color, as well as for highlights and accents. It mixes well with other pigments, including blues and greens, to create a wide range of secondary and tertiary colors.

Overall, Cadmium Yellow 9 is a versatile and essential color in the watercolor palette, valued for its vibrant, opaque quality and its ability to add warmth and energy to a painting.

Lightfastness 5/6

Lightfastness rating:

1 Limited

2-3 Poor

4-5 Good

6 Excellent