• Close-up image of a half pan of Indian Yellow handmade watercolor paint, showing a rich, golden-yellow hue with a smooth, luminous surface. The pan sits on a neutral or rustic background, emphasizing its warm glow and handcrafted quality. Ideal for artists seeking a radiant, transparent yellow with historical roots and modern performance.
  • Indian Yellow Ochre watercolor test card showing opacity over a black line, a dry brushstroke and a wet wash.
  • Watercolor painting in glowing golden Indian Yellow, historically made from the urine of cows fed on mango leaves in 18th-century India (now made ethically from plant-based dyes). Known for its transparency and warmth. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Lightfast and radiant, ideal for glazing, botanical work, and luminous light effects.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Ancient Green Earth, Nightshade Sap Green, Carpathian Terre Verte, Light Yellow Ochre and Indian Yellow Ochre.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Verona Yellow Ochre, Light Yellow Ochre, Limonite, Castellano Golden Ochre and Indian Yellow Ochre.
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Indian Yellow Ochre Watercolor Paint

Indian Yellow Ochre Watercolor Paint

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Description

Indian Yellow 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 pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Indian Yellow is a glowing, golden yellow watercolor made from a single pigment known for its rich warmth and vibrant transparency. This color pays homage to the historic Indian Yellow of the 18th and 19th centuries, originally derived from natural sources in India and beloved by artists for its luminous, almost sunlit quality. Our version uses a high quality alternative that maintains the signature glow of the original while offering improved lightfastness and safety. Indian Yellow flows beautifully in washes and glazes, making it perfect for botanicals, sunlight effects, portrait undertones, and blending into radiant oranges or greens. Its transparent nature and bold warmth make it an essential color for expressive and atmospheric work.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

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

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

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural earth alternative to historic Indian Yellow
Source: Natural earth
Origin: France
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Transparent with smooth flow and vibrant hue
Other Names: Permanent Indian Yellow, Golden Yellow, Warm Transparent Yellow
Color Index Code: PY43

Production Process

Our watercolors are carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, 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 through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

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.

Health and Safety

  • For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
  • Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
  • If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
  • Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: Contains natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.