Michael Harding Oil 40ml - Lemon Yellow (108)

Sometimes known as Barium Yellow, as this is Barium Chromate. It was introduced into painting after the Lead Chromates, circa 1820. Unlike Lead Chromates, Barium has proved to be permanent and non-reactive. By itself an acidic looking yellow with weirdly green overtones, its low tint and covering power facilitates mixes with Magenta and the cooler reds, producing beautifully modulated greys sought in certain passages of flesh painting. The only yellow chrome colour which does not discolour.

Pigment Code: PY31

Drying Speed – Average

Transparency –  Opaque

Lightfastness – Excellent

Oil Content – Very Low

Tint Power – Low

Toxicity – Toxic

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