Description
First introduced in 1965
Adding Viridian to Cadmium Yellow produces this bright, pale green pigment. Metallic Cadmium was discovered in 1817 by Friedrich Stromeyer but its production was delayed until 1840 due to the scarcity of metal.
| Working Time | High |
| Drying Time | Slow. May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface |
| Shade | Cadmium Green Pale |
| Shade Code | 036 |
| Series Number | 4 |
| Pigment Code | PY 35:1, PG 7 |
| Transparency | Opaque. Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
| Permanency | B, Better Permanency can be achieved if used in Mass Tone or not used in Reduced and Wash Tone with shades that have a Permanency rating of B and C |
| Features | |
| 01 | Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
| 02 | To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
| 03 | Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
| 04 | Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
| 05 | Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
| 06 | '‘Fat Over Lean’ technique offers the best results and long life. The base coat should have a minimal amount of oil medium while the subsequent coats will gradually increase the ratio of oil to shade |