DANIEL SMITH Quinacridone Deep Gold Extra Fine Watercolour Paint, 15ml — Transparent, Lightfast

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Quinacridone Deep Gold is a 15ml tube of intensely transparent, lightfast watercolour that delivers a warm golden-orange hue ideal for glazing, mixes, and vibrant highlights.

Made in Seattle and formulated to meet professional standards, this Extra Fine watercolour offers the bright, clean staining and transparency modern quinacridone pigments are known for. Quinacridone Deep Gold sits between Quinacridone Gold and Quinacridone Burnt Orange, providing a distinct ruddy-golden tone that enhances landscapes, florals, and illustrative work. The 15ml tube is hand-filled and tested for consistency so artists can rely on colour strength and permanence.

How does Quinacridone Deep Gold behave on paper?

This colour is strongly transparent and non-granulating, making it excellent for layered glazing and subtle colour shifts without muddying. It stains moderately, so edges and washes hold vivid colour while still allowing blending when lifted or diluted.

• Transparency: clear, perfect for multiple glazes
• Granulation: minimal — smooth washes and blends
• Staining: low to moderate, easy to lift when wet
• Pigment identifiers: PO49, PY150 for reliable mixing behavior

What technical qualities should artists expect from this tube?

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine watercolours prioritize pigment load and lightfastness, using pure gum arabic as binder without fillers. Each batch is tested to ensure permanence and consistent working properties for professional applications.

• Lightfastness: excellent for archival work
• Binder: pure gum arabic, no fillers
• Conforms to ASTM D4236 for safe artist materials
• Tube size: 15ml (0.5 fl oz) hand-labeled and milled for stability

How will Quinacridone Deep Gold mix with other colours?

This pigment blends cleanly with both warm and cool colours, producing luminous oranges, warm ambers, and subtle browns without losing vibrancy. Because it is transparent and intense, small amounts dramatically shift mixtures, making it a powerful choice for palette economy.

• Create warm glazes with ultramarine or phthalo blue for rich shadow tones
• Mix with quinacridone magenta for vivid reds and florals
• Combine with earth tones to brighten mid-tones without chalkiness
• Use sparingly in tints to maintain clarity and luminosity

Why choose DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine watercolours over other brands?

DANIEL SMITH is recognized for its expansive palette and unique pigments, including mineral-based PrimaTek and luminescent ranges that other makers often lack. The brand focuses on pigment quality and grind, offering more than 240 colours in 15ml tubes so artists can access both traditional and one-of-a-kind shades.

• Largest 15ml watercolour range — over 240 colours
• Unique collections: PrimaTek (mineral pigments) and Luminescent series
• High pigment concentration and carefully optimised grind
• Made in the USA with consistent laboratory testing

Who is this for? Quinacridone Deep Gold in a 15ml tube suits professional artists, illustrators, and committed hobbyists who need a dependable, permanent warm-gold pigment for glazing, detailed work, and mixing. If you value transparent, high-chroma colours with excellent lightfastness and predictable mixing behavior, this tube is a practical addition to a versatile, professional watercolour palette.