Michael Harding Artists Oil Colours - Lemon Yellow - 40ml

Inorganic – Sometimes known as Barium Yellow, as it is Barium Chromate. It was introduced into painting after the Lead Chromates, circa 1820. Unlike Lead Chromates, though, Barium has proven permanent and non-reactive. Most colourmen consider this yellow obsolete, and Michael Harding is probably the only one still making it. By itself, it’s an acidic looking yellow with weirdly green overtones. Its low tint and covering power mix with Magenta and the cooler reds to produce modulated greys artists sometimes seek for certain passages of flesh painting. This is the only yellow chrome paint that doesn’t discolour.

Colour Index PY31
Drying Average
Transparency Opaque
Lightfastness Excellent
Oil Content Very Low
Tint Power Low
Toxicity Toxic
ASTM D-4236 Yes
Prop 65 Yes