GOLDEN SoFlat Matte Acrylic Paint Permanent Yellow, 118 ml — Low-Glare, High Coverage

If you need a matte acrylic that hides brush glare, lays down uniform colour and requires fewer coats, this Permanent Yellow from GOLDEN’s SoFlat line was developed specifically for that use. SoFlat combines high covering power with a flowing, leveling consistency to create broad, flat planes of colour that dry to a durable, water-resistant matte finish. Made in the USA by GOLDEN—an artist-owned company—this 4 fl. oz. jar blends Diarylide and Nickel yellow pigments to give an archival, semi-opaque primary yellow with excellent lightfastness.

How does this paint reduce glare and texture in finished work?

SoFlat is engineered to minimize surface sheen and visible brush marks by combining a specialized matte binder with pigments selected for strong coverage. The formula levels as it dries, producing an even, low-reflective surface that resembles the matte look of gouache but with superior durability and water resistance.

• Flat, non-reflective finish designed for minimal glare
• Flowing consistency that reduces visible brush strokes
• Dry film with a velvety feel and stable adhesion to typical painting grounds

Will Permanent Yellow cover previous layers and mix well with other paints?

Permanent Yellow in SoFlat is semi-opaque with strong tinting strength, so it covers underlying colours effectively while still blending predictably with other acrylics. It mixes cleanly with other GOLDEN colours and mediums, allowing you to maintain the matte appearance when combined correctly.

• Semi-opaque balance for masking without full opacity
• Compatible with standard acrylic mediums and GOLDEN paints
• Good tinting strength for controlled colour mixing

What are the pigment, durability, and permanence details I should know?

This jar uses a blend of Diarylide (PY74) and Nickel Antimony Titanate (PY53) pigments, giving a stable primary yellow with ASTM Lightfastness rated I (Excellent). The dried film resists water once cured, delivering archival stability appropriate for professional work when applied and stored correctly.

• Pigments: PY74 (Arylide Yellow 5GX) and PY53 (Nickel Antimony Titanate)
• ASTM Lightfastness I (Excellent); Vegan formulation
• Durable, water-resistant matte surface after full curing

How should I use SoFlat for best results and what surfaces work well?

Apply SoFlat with soft or medium brushes to achieve smooth fields—work wet into wet to preserve leveling and reduce brush texture. It adheres well to primed canvas, gessoed panels, board and appropriate paper; allow sufficient drying time between layers for highest durability.

• Use soft-bristle or synthetic brushes for minimal brush mark retention
• Ideal surfaces: primed canvas, gessoed panels, smooth boards, heavy paper
• Allow full cure before varnishing; compatible with matte acrylic varnishes if desired

Who is this for: GOLDEN SoFlat Permanent Yellow 4 fl. oz. is aimed at professional and serious hobbyist painters who need strong coverage, uniform matte surfaces and reliable permanence. It’s especially useful for artists working on colour fields, flat graphic painting, illustration, set painting or any project where glare-free, even colour matters. Studio artists who value archival pigments and predictable mixing behavior will appreciate this specialized matte acrylic.

• This mixture of Diarylide and Nickel yellows provides a lightfast, semi-opaque primary yellow
• ASTM Lightfastness I (Excellent); Semi-Opaque; Pigment(s): PY74 (Arylide Yellow 5GX), PY53 (Nickel Antimony Titanate); Vegan
• FLAT, OPAQUE COLOUR is achieved more easily with SoFlat. A unique blend of excellent coverage, matte finish and flowing, leveling consistency allows artists to create immersive fields of colour without the distraction of texture and glare.
• VELVETY SMOOTH, DURABLE SURFACE when dry with excellent water resistance for the matte, opaque look of gouache without its limitations.
• Made in the USA with globally sourced materials by an employee-owned company with more than 40 years of experience making paint for professional artists