{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-quinophthalone-yellow-15ml-bright-low-staining-very-good-lightfastness","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Quinophthalone Yellow 15ml — Bright, Low-Staining, Very Good Lightfastness","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Quinophthalone Yellow is a clean, bright artist-grade watercolour in a 15ml tube that gives dependable, low-staining yellow with very good lightfastness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolours are formulated for artists who want consistent performance, superior permanence and a rich palette of unique pigments. Quinophthalone Yellow (PY138) is part of that collection: a clear, vivid yellow that mixes cleanly, lifts easily, and holds its colour over time. Packed in a 15ml metal tube, this single-colour pack is made in Seattle and tested to meet industry standards, offering a trusted option for both studio and plein-air work.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the colour and handling characteristics of Quinophthalone Yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pigment produces a bright, clear yellow with semi-transparency and minimal granulation. Its low-staining nature makes it easy to pull back to near paper-white and to layer without muddying mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour behavior: clean, bright yellow ideal for glazing and tints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparency: semi-transparent for luminous washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGranulation: non-granulating for smooth gradients\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaining: low staining, lifts well for corrections and lifting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable and archival is this DANIEL SMITH watercolour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinophthalone Yellow is rated with very good lightfastness and conforms to ASTM standards used by artists and institutions. That means finished work will retain colour stability when properly framed and displayed away from prolonged, direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightfastness: very good—stable under normal display conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandards: conforms to ASTM D4236 and D5067\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment ID: PY138 for identification and safe handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacture: produced and quality-tested in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat practical uses and mixes work best with this yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it mixes cleanly and is low staining, Quinophthalone Yellow is excellent for glazing, botanical highlights, sunlit areas, and clean secondary colours. It combines well with blues for greens and with earth tones for warmer yellow-ochre effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixing: yields clean greens with phthalo or ultramarine blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications: glazing, highlights, botanical painting, illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl: great for controlled washes and gradual value shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayering: maintains clarity in multiple transparent layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the paint presented and what makes it different from student-grade colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 15ml Extra Fine tube with a high pigment load and pure gum arabic binder—no fillers—so colour strength and working properties are superior to student-grade paints. DANIEL SMITH balances particle size and pigment concentration for optimal handling and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFormat: 15ml metal tube for precise dispensing and preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBinder: pure gum arabic, no unnecessary fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment load: high concentration for strong tints and economical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality control: each batch tested for consistency and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nWho is this for?\n\nThis tube suits watercolourists who demand professional-grade materials: illustrators, plein-air painters, botanical artists, and students stepping up to artist-quality paint. If you want a clean yellow that lifts well, mixes without dulling other hues, and conforms to archival standards, this single 15ml tube of DANIEL SMITH Quinophthalone Yellow is a reliable choice.\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Quinophthalone Yellow lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — it has very good lightfastness and meets ASTM D4236 and D5067 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I lift this colour after it dries?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Because it is low-staining, you can lift and soften washes back toward paper white with a wet brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254978789713,"sku":"B00EZ6LDT2","price":38.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-quinophthalone-yellow-front-tube.jpg?v=1791694582","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-quinophthalone-yellow-15ml-bright-low-staining-very-good-lightfastness","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}