DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Lemon Yellow 15ml — Transparent, High Lightfastness

This 15 ml tube from DANIEL SMITH puts a professional-grade, single-pigment lemon yellow (PY175) at your palette. Formulated with high pigment load and pure gum arabic binder, it offers consistent handling, dependable permanence, and the colour clarity artists expect from DANIEL SMITH. The paint is manufactured in Seattle, USA, and conforms to ASTM D4236.

How does Lemon Yellow behave on paper and in layers?

Lemon Yellow is transparent and non-granulating, which makes it ideal for luminous glazes and subtle washes. It lifts and reactivates predictably with water, so you can build layers or soften edges without unexpected texture. Expect clean tints when mixed with other colours, and a bright appearance at full strength.

• Transparency: transparent for luminous glazing
• Granulation: non-granulating for even washes
• Staining: low-staining for easier lifting and corrections
• Reactivation: re-wets and blends smoothly with water

What mixing and colour relationships does this yellow support?

Lemon Yellow provides a clean, cool yellow that mixes into clear greens with blues and yields soft, spring-like hues with warmer reds. Its transparency preserves underlying layers, making it a reliable choice for colour mixing where clarity is important. Use it as a primary yellow in palette systems that favor crisp, high-chroma results.

• With blues: bright, clear greens
• With reds: warm tints and oranges when combined with warmer reds
• Tinting strength: strong, so small amounts produce bright mixtures
• Mixing note: maintains clarity due to transparency

Is this paint durable and safe for archival work?

DANIEL SMITH formulates Extra Fine Watercolours with a focus on pigment quality and lightfastness. Lemon Yellow (PY175) is described as having excellent lightfastness and is suitable for works where permanence matters. The product is manufactured to meet industry standards and is labeled in accordance with ASTM D4236.

• Lightfastness: excellent for long-lasting colour
• Binder: pure gum arabic, no fillers
• Standards: conforms to ASTM D4236
• Made in USA: formulated and milled in Seattle

How should I use, store, and care for this 15ml tube?

The 15 ml tube is sized for studio use and travel; squeeze gently to control paint flow and recap the tube after use to prevent skinning on the tip. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; with proper storage the paint retains its working properties and colour integrity. For best results, use high-quality watercolour paper and brushes suited to transparent washes.

• Application: squeeze small amounts, dilute with water for washes
• Storage: cool, dry, capped to avoid drying out
• Surface: works best on good-quality watercolour paper or prepared grounds
• Compatibility: mixes well with other DANIEL SMITH watercolours

Who is this for? Artists who need a dependable, clean lemon primary for mixing, glazing, and bright washes will find this 15ml Lemon Yellow indispensable. It suits professional painters, illustrators, and serious students who value pigment purity, controllable transparency, and long-lasting results. If you want a transparent, non-granulating yellow that plays well with the broad DANIEL SMITH palette — including PrimaTek and Luminescent ranges — this tube is a practical, studio-ready choice.