Description
A modern mixture designed to replicate historical Naples Yellow without the toxicity of lead. The color was one of the earliest synthesize pigments dating back to the 1600’s and very popular with the old masters.
Pigment Classification : Mixture
Color Index Name : W6 / PY42 / PY83
Color Index Number : 77891 / 77492 / 21108
Chemical Description :
Titanium Dioxide Rutile
Synthetic Hydrated Iron Oxide
Diarylide Yellow HR-70
Titanium Dioxide Rutile
Synthetic Hydrated Iron Oxide
Diarylide Yellow HR-70
Opacity/Transparency : 2
Lightfastness Rating : I
Permanency : Excellent
Munsell Notation Listing :
Hue 10.0 YR
Value 7.6
Chroma 6.7
Hue 10.0 YR
Value 7.6
Chroma 6.7
Gloss Average : 56.41
Viscosity Range : 22000-24000 CPS
CIE L*a*b* Values : L*77.26 a*12.1 b*38.74
Tint Strength : 76.58