DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Cobalt Green 15ml — Granulating, Lightfast

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Cobalt Green (15ml) is a professional-grade, granulating mid-range green-yellow pigment formulated for superior lightfastness and versatile mixing.

This 15ml tube from DANIEL SMITH gives artists a dependable, high-pigment watercolour that balances permanence with pleasing working properties. Made in Seattle, the paint uses a carefully chosen pigment (PG50) milled into pure gum arabic without fillers, producing a semi-transparent, low-staining green that lifts well, granulates nicely, and holds up to archival expectations. Ideal whether you’re glazing, layering, or seeking unique textural effects, this Cobalt Green is crafted to perform consistently across techniques and paper types.

What properties make Cobalt Green by DANIEL SMITH suitable for professional work?

Cobalt Green (PG50) is engineered for durability and predictable behavior. The formulation emphasizes excellent lightfastness and pigment load, producing clear, lasting colour while allowing controlled granulation and glazing.

• Semi-transparent body that keeps washes luminous without muddying.
• Low-staining character for easier lifting and reworking.
• Granulating texture for natural, painterly surface effects.
• Conforms to ASTM D4236 and is tested for consistent batch quality.

How does this green perform in mixes and colour harmony?

Cobalt Green is a mid-value green-yellow that blends smoothly with both warm and cool pigments. Its low staining nature helps you achieve controlled tinting and cleaner intermediate mixes, useful for creating nuanced greys and muted greens.

• Makes balanced mixes with complementary reds for soft greys.
• Works well with indigo and ultramarine for deeper, natural greens.
• Mixes cleanly into tints without overpowering more transparent pigments.
• Maintains granulation tendencies even in layered mixtures.

Which techniques benefit most from this watercolour?

Because it is semi-transparent and low-staining, Cobalt Green is excellent for glazing, washes, and controlled lifts. The granulating quality enriches textures for landscapes, foliage, and organic surfaces where subtle particulate separation enhances realism.

• Glazing to build depth without losing luminosity.
• Wet-on-wet washes that reveal natural granulation patterns.
• Layering where previous washes can be partially lifted and adjusted.
• Detailing and edge work using diluted or more concentrated applications.

How is DANIEL SMITH’s manufacturing approach reflected in this tube?

DANIEL SMITH focuses on pigment purity and precise milling to deliver consistent tubes every batch. The company selects particle sizes to optimize colour intensity and working feel while using pure gum arabic as the binder, avoiding extenders or fillers that dilute performance.

• High pigment concentration for strong, even coverage.
• No filler binders—just gum arabic for honest handling.
• Batch-tested for lightfastness and performance standards.
• Part of DANIEL SMITH’s broad catalogue of over 240 watercolour colours.

Who is this for? This 15ml Cobalt Green is aimed at artists who need archival, professional watercolours—illustrators, plein-air painters, and fine artists seeking a dependable, granulating medium for natural textures and versatile colour mixing. It also suits serious students who want museum-grade behavior in a small, economical tube. If your palette values permanence, clean mixing, and the option to lift and glaze, this DANIEL SMITH colour is a strong addition.