Opal Yellow, watercolor paint by Rockwell

created at: 2025-11-15
modified at: 2026-08-05

Opal Yellow by Rockwell watercolor swatch Opal Yellow 233 by Rockwell (a part of the Magic range) is a low staining ◭ half-transparent highly granulating GG paint with moderate lightfastness **. how to read dragon swatch?


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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PY65 - Hansa yellow 65.
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PBr6 - Iron Oxide Hydroxide Brown. PBr6, also known as Burnt Umber, is a deep brown pigment made from calcined natural earth. It is opaque to semi-transparent, highly lightfast, and granulates well. Common in landscapes and portraits, it is often used for shadows and neutral mixes.
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