Alvaros Fresco Grey, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith

created at: 2026-05-12

Alvaros Fresco Grey by Daniel Smith watercolor swatch Alvaros Fresco Grey 242 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a staining ▲ half-transparent non-granulating paint with excellent lightfastness ***.


Pigment composition, 3 pigments:


PB29 - Ultramarine Blue. A vivid blue pigment made from ultramarine, PB29 is known for its granulating texture and excellent lightfastness. Often used in landscape and sky washes, it offers a cooler tone compared to other blues and is valued for its transparency and liftability in watercolor techniques.
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PV15 - Ultramarine Violet.
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PW6 - Titanium White. PW6, Titanium White, is an opaque white pigment with very high coverage and strong tinting strength. It is often used to lighten other colors and create pastel tones. While not traditionally used in transparent watercolor techniques, it is useful in gouache and mixed media.
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