Cadmium Yellow Medium

Description
Cadmium Yellow Medium is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Cadmium Yellow Medium is a rich, warm yellow watercolor pigment with a bold, buttery tone and exceptional coverage. Made from cadmium sulfide, this inorganic pigment has been a favorite of painters since the 19th century for its brilliance, opacity, and permanence. Positioned perfectly between lemon and deep yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium delivers a classic golden hue with just a hint of orange warmth—ideal for sunlight, florals, portrait highlights, and mixing clean, vibrant secondary colors.

This pigment handles with smooth, creamy consistency, offering strong tinting strength and excellent opacity while remaining lightfast and reliable. It’s a staple for anyone working in traditional, expressive, or high-chroma styles.

Key Features
Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers

Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Synthetic inorganic pigment
Source: Cadmium sulfide (CdS)
Origin: USA
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Opaque with strong tinting strength and smooth texture
Other Names: Cadmium Yellow, Golden Cadmium Yellow, Warm Cadmium Yellow
Color Index Code: PY37

Safety Note: Cadmium pigments are toxic if ingested or inhaled in dry pigment form. This watercolor is pre-bound and safe to use with standard care—do not spray, and wash hands after use. Not recommended for children.

Production Process
Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand—from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling—so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan.

Usage & Care
For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.