Indian Yellow

disazo pigment

A deep rich translucent yellow. The original Indian Yellow came from India. It was processed from cow’s urine and used in Europe in the 18^th and 19^th centuries for watercolor. It was fugitive in oil. The modern version has the same warm tones as the original. Its permanence is equal to that of alizarin crimson, stable in full color, less so in tints.

Pigment Classification:

Availability

Opacity:

transparent

R&F Encaustics

regular size

Lightfastness:

III

R&F Pigment Sticks

small and large size

Color Index Name:

PY 83

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