Hansa Yellow (Brilliant Yellow), PY 74

Bright pure yellow; very fine particle size.

Originally formulated in 1910 as Pigment Yellow 1, Hansa Yellow is a foundational monoazo pigment that completely reshaped the modern palette. Over a century of continuous chemical refinement has yielded a contemporary synthetic-organic pigment that vastly outperforms its historical predecessors. Today, it serves as the premier ecological and non-toxic replacement for heavy, lead-based Chrome Yellows. Characterized by excellent opacity and brilliant lightfastness, this highly versatile pigment disperses beautifully into watercolor, tempera, oil, and acrylic binders.

• Color Index: PY 74.11741
• Chemical Description: C18H18N4O6 / Organic pigment; Pigment Yellow 74, C.I. 11741
• Lightfastness (1=poor, 8= best): Thin 6-7, Medium 7, Concentrated 8
• Suitability:  Acrylics, Oil, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache