Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Paint 60ml — Cadmium Yellow Light, Opaque & Lightfast

Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Paint in Cadmium Yellow Light is a professional-grade, single-pigment, opaque yellow formulated to deliver intense, lasting brilliance both wet and dry.

This 60ml tube from Winsor & Newton belongs to the brand's top-tier Professional Acrylic line, engineered to give artists vivid colour that retains its appearance after drying. Using advanced resin technology and carefully selected pigments, the formula aims to maximize chroma and minimize the shift that sometimes occurs as acrylics cure. Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35, Colour Code 113) is an opaque, warm light yellow known for strong tinting strength and archival permanence rated A.

How will Cadmium Yellow Light perform on my palette and in mixes?

Cadmium Yellow Light blends cleanly with other pigments and maintains its brightness when combined, making it ideal for glazing, layering, and mixing secondary hues without becoming dull. Because it is an opaque single-pigment colour, it covers underlying layers well while still providing dependable tinting power when mixed sparingly.

• Single-pigment (PY35) ensures predictable mixing behavior
• Opaque coverage for strong underpainting or solid blocks of colour
• High tinting strength—use small amounts to alter hue intensity
• Stays bright when dry, reducing surprises after curing

What are the technical qualities: permanence, opacity, and series?

This paint rates A for permanence, indicating good lightfastness suitable for archival work and gallery pieces. The colour is classified as opaque, giving reliable hiding power. It sits in Series 3 for Winsor & Newton’s pricing/quality structure and conforms to ASTM D4236 safety labeling standards.

• Permanence: A — high lightfastness for longevity
• Opacity: Opaque — strong coverage over substrates
• Series: 3 / Colour Code: 113 — professional-grade categorization
• Safety: ASTM D4236 compliant labeling

How should I use and store this 60ml tube to get the best results?

Use Cadmium Yellow Light straight from the tube for saturated strokes or dilute with acrylic medium and water for glazes and washes. Keep the cap tightly sealed and store the tube in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve viscosity and pigment integrity.

• Apply directly for dense, opaque layers or thin with medium for transparent effects
• Compatible with acrylic mediums, gels, and varnishes for extended techniques
• Seal cap after use and store horizontally or upright in a cool area
• Avoid freezing and extreme heat to maintain consistency

Will this paint work with different surfaces and techniques?

Yes — Professional Acrylic is formulated to adhere to common painting supports including canvas, paper, board, and primed wood. Its stable film formation and high chroma make it suitable for brushwork, palette-knife texture, impasto with heavy-body mediums, and fine detail when thinned.

• Adheres well to primed canvas, acrylic paper, wood panels, and masonry primers
• Suitable for brush, knife, and mixed-media applications
• Compatible with acrylic retarder, mediums, and varnishes for finishing
• Dry film retains colour intensity, useful for layered techniques

Who is this for: Artists who need a dependable, brilliant yellow that behaves predictably in both studio and professional work will appreciate this 60ml tube. It suits experienced painters, illustrators, and students seeking archival performance and strong coverage from a single-pigment, professional acrylic colour.