Mimosa Yellow, watercolor paint by Holbein Artists Watercolor

created at: 2026-08-05

Mimosa Yellow by Holbein Artists Watercolor watercolor swatch Mimosa Yellow 522 by Holbein Artists Watercolor (a part of the Granulating Colors range) is a non-staining △ half-transparent highly granulating GG paint with color separation and excellent lightfastness ***. how to read dragon swatch?


Pigment composition, 3 pigments:


PY159 - Zirconium Praseodymium Silicate Yellow. PY159, Zirconium Praesodymium Yellow, is an inorganic pigment valued for its pale, warm yellow hue and extreme lightfastness. Semi-transparent and granulating, it offers a soft, naturalistic tone useful for muted earth palettes. Commonly used in tile and ceramic industries, it is also appreciated by watercolorists seeking gentle yellows for backgrounds or antique effects. Its intrinsic whiteness and low tinting strength make it a subtle yet stable pigment in mixed media.
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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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PG17 - Chrome Oxide Green. Durable, opaque green pigment with high lightfastness and chemical stability, used in ceramics and paints.
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