Nickel yellow
Nickel Yellow – A Luminous Hue
PY53 – Semi-transparent – Non-granulating
Nickel Yellow is a bright and clear yellow. With a soft, slightly greenish tint, this color stands out for its ability to brighten your work.soft, slightly pastel yellow.
The Nickel Yellow is a bright and clear yellow. With its soft, slightly greenish hue, this yellow stands out for its ability to brighten your work.
Nickel Yellow appeared in the early 20th century thanks to advancements in pigment chemistry. Derived from nickel-based compounds, it quickly gained popularity for its luminosity and stability, becoming an interesting choice for artists. This pigment boasts excellent permanence.
When mixed with a blue like ultramarine, it creates natural greens, ideal for foliage. Combine it with burnt sienna or English red to create skin tones. Mix it with Isaro pink for oranges and floral shades. With Payne's grey, it adds a luminous touch to atmospheric tones.
Data sheet
- Pigment:
- PY
- Mono-pigmented:
- Yes
- Granulation:
- Moderately granular
- Opacity:
- Semi-transparent
- Tint power:
- Low
- Pigment family:
- Synthetic mineral pigment
- Cotation - Blue lightfastness scale:
- 8
- Lightfastness:
- Excellent
- Colors
- yellow
I really care about who my colors are for. If I do this job it is above all not to satisfy customers or gain market share but to satisfy artists. So I hope that they can be seduced by the power of the colors and their brightness.