• Close-up image of a half pan of Cadmium Yellow Medium handmade watercolor paint, featuring a vivid, golden-yellow hue with a smooth, opaque surface. The pan rests on a neutral background, emphasizing the pigment‚Äôs bold color and artisanal craftsmanship. Ideal for artists seeking a warm, permanent yellow with rich historical and professional pedigree.
  • Watercolor painting in bold, opaque Cadmium Yellow Medium, a synthetic pigment made from cadmium sulfide. Popular since the 19th century for its vibrancy and permanence. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Archival, artist-grade yellow with strong coverage, ideal for mixing, highlights, and modern or classical works.
  • five identical cards, each containing a different shade of yellow paint. The cards are arranged in a row on a wooden surface, with each card labeled with the name of the yellow paint shade it represents.
  • five color swatches arranged on a wooden surface, each representing a different color: blue, yellow, orange, red, and pink.
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Cadmium Yellow Medium Watercolor Paint

Cadmium Yellow Medium Watercolor Paint

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Description

Cadmium Yellow Medium is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled using only pure local honey and all natural gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no binders, fillers, or extenders.


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.


Cadmium yellow is shown in the pictured artwork 'Gladioli: Flower Study No. 4' by Charles Demuth in the briliant yellow of the flowers.


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


Optional Use: Optionally used with a gum arabic / ink 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

Example Work: 'Gladioli: Flower Study No. 4' by Charles Demuth from the Olivia Shaler Swan Memorial Fund of the Art Institute of Chicago


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.