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Best Single-Pigment Watercolours

A single-pigment watercolour is a paint made from exactly one Colour Index pigment. It is the foundation of clean, predictable mixing: with only one chemistry at work on the paper, you always know what is happening. This guide names the best single-pigment watercolours by their pigment code, explains why one-pigment paints behave better, and shows how to read a label to tell a single pigment from a blend.

What is a single-pigment watercolour?

A single-pigment watercolour is a paint made from exactly one Colour Index (CII) pigment - for example Ultramarine Blue carrying only PB29. The alternative is a multi-pigment “convenience” or “hue” colour, blended from two or more pigments to imitate an expensive, rare or fugitive original. The pigment code on the label tells you which you have: one code is a single pigment; two or more separated by a slash or comma is a blend.

Why single-pigment watercolours mix cleaner

Mixing is a conversation between chemistries. When two single-pigment colours meet on the paper, two chemistries interact - and the result is predictable because you know both of them. When two three-pigment blends meet, six chemistries interact, and the result trends toward grey-brown mud. Single-pigment colours also show their transparency, granulation and staining honestly, because no other pigment is masking the behaviour of the one you chose.

The best single-pigment watercolours, named

These are the single-pigment colours in the Michael Harding watercolour range, drawn live from the published pigment data. Each links to its full product page with lightfastness, transparency and granulation ratings.

Pigment picks from the Michael Harding watercolour range, with pigment code, transparency, lightfastness and why each is included.
ColourPigmentPigmentTransparencyLightfastnessWhy it’s included
Titanium WhitePW6PW6OpaqueExcellentOpaque whites - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PW6; excellent lightfastness.
Lemon YellowPY175PY175Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY175; excellent lightfastness.
Bright Yellow LakePY3PY3Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY3; very good lightfastness.
Cadmium Yellow LemonPY35PY35Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY35; excellent lightfastness.
Yellow BenzimidazolonePY151PY151Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY151; excellent lightfastness.
Yellow LakePY180PY180Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY180; excellent lightfastness.
Hansa Yellow MediumPY97PY97Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY97; excellent lightfastness.
Cadmium YellowPY35PY35Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY35; excellent lightfastness.
Cadmium Golden YellowPY35PY35Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY35; excellent lightfastness.
Indian YellowPY83PY83TransparentVery GoodTransparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY83; very good lightfastness.
Cadmium Yellow DeepPY35PY35Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY35; excellent lightfastness.
Yellow Lake DeepPY139PY139Semi-OpaqueVery GoodSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY139; very good lightfastness.
Brilliant OrangePO62PO62TransparentExcellentTransparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PO62; excellent lightfastness.
Cadmium OrangePO20PO20Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PO20; excellent lightfastness.
Permanent OrangePO73PO73Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PO73; excellent lightfastness.
Orange BenzimidazolonePO36.1PO36.1Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PO36.1; excellent lightfastness.
Orange SunsetPO34PO34Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent yellows and oranges - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PO34; excellent lightfastness.
Scarlet Lake LightPR188PR188Semi-OpaqueVery GoodSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR188; very good lightfastness.
Cadmium Red LightPR108PR108Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR108; excellent lightfastness.
Rich ScarletPR112PR112Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR112; very good lightfastness.
Scarlet LakePR170PR170Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR170; excellent lightfastness.
Cadmium Red PR108PR108Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR108; excellent lightfastness.
Pyrrole RedPR254PR254Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR254; excellent lightfastness.
Perylene CrimsonPR149PR149Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR149; very good lightfastness.
Cadmium Red DeepPR108PR108Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR108; excellent lightfastness.
Pyrrole CrimsonPR264PR264Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR264; excellent lightfastness.
Cinquasia MaroonPR206PR206Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR206; excellent lightfastness.
Perrindo MaroonPR179PR179TransparentVery GoodTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR179; very good lightfastness.
Rose MadderNR9NR9TransparentLowTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment NR9; low lightfastness.
Alizarin CrimsonPR83PR83TransparentLowTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR83; low lightfastness.
Alizarin ClaretPR177PR177TransparentExcellentTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR177; excellent lightfastness.
Quinacridone RosePV19PV19TransparentVery GoodTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV19; very good lightfastness.
Quinacridone CoralPR209PR209TransparentVery GoodTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR209; very good lightfastness.
Opera RosePR122PR122Semi-TransparentGoodSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR122; good lightfastness.
MagentaPR122PR122TransparentExcellentTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR122; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt Violet LightPV14PV14Semi-OpaqueVery GoodSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV14; very good lightfastness.
Cobalt Violet DarkPV14PV14Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV14; excellent lightfastness.
Manganese VioletPV16PV16Semi-OpaqueVery GoodSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV16; very good lightfastness.
Potters PinkPR233PR233Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR233; excellent lightfastness.
Quinacridone PurplePV55PV55Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV55; excellent lightfastness.
Perylene VioletPV29PV29Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV29; excellent lightfastness.
Ultramarine VioletPV15PV15TransparentExcellentTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV15; excellent lightfastness.
Deep Purple (Dioxazine)PV23PV23TransparentExcellentTransparent reds and violets - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PV23; excellent lightfastness.
Indanthrone BluePB60PB60TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB60; excellent lightfastness.
Phthalocyanine Blue LakePB15.3PB15.3TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB15.3; excellent lightfastness.
Phthalo Blue Red ShadePB15.1PB15.1TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB15.1; excellent lightfastness.
Prussian BluePB27PB27TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB27; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt Blue DeepPB74PB74Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB74; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt BluePB28PB28Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB28; excellent lightfastness.
Ultramarine BluePB29PB29TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB29; excellent lightfastness.
Lapis Lazuli (Afghan)PB29PB29Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB29; very good lightfastness.
Cerulean BluePB36PB36OpaqueExcellentOpaque blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB36; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt Teal Blue ShadePB50PB50Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB50; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt TealPG50PG50Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG50; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt Turquoise DeepPB36PB36Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PB36; excellent lightfastness.
Phthalocyanine Green LakePG7PG7TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG7; excellent lightfastness.
Phthalo Green Yellow ShadePG36PG36TransparentVery GoodTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG36; very good lightfastness.
Terre VertePG23PG23TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG23; excellent lightfastness.
Terre Verte Blue ShadePG23PG23Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG23; excellent lightfastness.
Cobalt Green DeepPG19PG19Semi-OpaqueVery GoodSemi-opaque blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG19; very good lightfastness.
ViridianPG18PG18TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG18; excellent lightfastness.
Oxide of ChromiumPG17PG17OpaqueExcellentOpaque blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PG17; excellent lightfastness.
Perylene GreenPBk31PBk31Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBk31; very good lightfastness.
Green GoldPY129PY129TransparentExcellentTransparent blues and greens - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY129; excellent lightfastness.
Turners YellowPY216PY216Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY216; excellent lightfastness.
Ochre Icles LemonPY43PY43Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY43; excellent lightfastness.
New GambogePY150PY150Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY150; excellent lightfastness.
French Yellow OchrePY43PY43Semi-TransparentGoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY43; good lightfastness.
Raw Sienna LightPBr7PBr7Semi-TransparentGoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr7; good lightfastness.
Raw Sienna DarkPBr7PBr7Semi-TransparentGoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr7; good lightfastness.
Transparent Oxide YellowPY42PY42TransparentGoodTransparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY42; good lightfastness.
Yellow Ochre PY42PY42Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY42; excellent lightfastness.
Naples YellowPBr24PBr24Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr24; excellent lightfastness.
Yellow Ochre DeepPY43PY43Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PY43; excellent lightfastness.
Italian Brown OchrePBr7PBr7Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr7; very good lightfastness.
Italian Burnt OchrePBr7PBr7Semi-TransparentGoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr7; good lightfastness.
Burnt SiennaPR101PR101TransparentExcellentTransparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR101; excellent lightfastness.
Pozzuoli RedPR101PR101Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR101; very good lightfastness.
Herculane RedPR101PR101OpaqueExcellentOpaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR101; excellent lightfastness.
Red Ochre of FrancePR102PR102OpaqueExcellentOpaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR102; excellent lightfastness.
Puisaye HematitePR102PR102OpaqueVery GoodOpaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR102; very good lightfastness.
Earth of CyprusPBr7PBr7Semi-TransparentGoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr7; good lightfastness.
Transparent Oxide BrownPBr7PBr7Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr7; excellent lightfastness.
Permanent BrownPBr25PBr25TransparentExcellentTransparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr25; excellent lightfastness.
Red UmberPBr6PBr6Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr6; very good lightfastness.
Burnt UmberPBr6PBr6Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr6; excellent lightfastness.
Indian RedPR101PR101Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR101; excellent lightfastness.
Dark Morellone EarthPR101PR101OpaqueExcellentOpaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PR101; excellent lightfastness.
Raw UmberPBr6PBr6Semi-TransparentVery GoodSemi-transparent browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr6; very good lightfastness.
Van Dyke BrownPBr8PBr8OpaqueVery GoodOpaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBr8; very good lightfastness.
Titanium BuffPW6.1PW6.1Semi-OpaqueExcellentSemi-opaque browns - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PW6.1; excellent lightfastness.
Vine BlackPBk11PBk11Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent greys and blacks - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBk11; excellent lightfastness.
Lamp BlackPBk6PBk6OpaqueExcellentOpaque greys and blacks - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBk6; excellent lightfastness.
Ivory BlackPBk9PBk9Semi-TransparentExcellentSemi-transparent greys and blacks - a true single-pigment watercolour that mixes cleanly because only one chemistry is at work. single pigment PBk9; excellent lightfastness.
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How to read a pigment code

The Colour Index code identifies the exact pigment regardless of who made the paint. The letters denote the colour family: PB blue, PR red, PV violet, PY yellow, PG green, PBr brown, PW white, PBk black, PO orange. A single code means one pigment; multiple codes mean a blend. If the label carries no code at all, the contents are undisclosed and you cannot verify how the colour will mix or age.

When a multi-pigment hue is acceptable

A multi-pigment “hue” is a legitimate substitute when the genuine single pigment is fugitive (the original Gamboge), prohibitively expensive (genuine Vermilion), or no longer manufactured. Used straight for a specific effect, a good hue is perfectly serviceable. The problem comes when convenience colours are mixed further - three or four chemistries interacting on the paper is where mud begins. For a working palette built to mix, favour single pigments and reach for a hue only when no stable single pigment will do.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best single-pigment watercolours?

The best single-pigment watercolours are those made from one Colour Index pigment and taken to a high pigment load: Ultramarine Blue (PB29), Phthalocyanine Blue (PB15), Quinacridone Rose (PV19), New Gamboge (PY150), Burnt Sienna (PBr7), Viridian (PG18) and Cadmium Red (PR108). Single-pigment colours mix cleanly because only one chemistry interacts with others on the paper, and they show their transparency, granulation and staining honestly.

What is a single-pigment watercolour?

A single-pigment watercolour is a paint made from exactly one Colour Index (CII) pigment - for example Ultramarine Blue carrying only PB29. The alternative is a multi-pigment "convenience" or "hue" colour, blended from two or more pigments to imitate an expensive or fugitive original. Single-pigment colours mix predictably and reveal each pigment's true behaviour.

Are single-pigment watercolours better?

For clean, predictable mixing and for seeing each pigment's true transparency, granulation and staining, yes - single-pigment watercolours are better. They let you build a palette from known chemistries rather than mystery blends. Multi-pigment convenience colours are acceptable when a genuine single pigment is fugitive, prohibitively expensive, or unavailable - but they muddy quickly if mixed further.

Does Michael Harding make single-pigment watercolours?

Yes. Michael Harding watercolours lean toward single-pigment formulation so each tube behaves predictably and mixes cleanly. The Colour Index pigment code is published on every product page, so painters can see at a glance whether a colour is single-pigment (one code) or a blend (several).

How can I tell if a watercolour is single-pigment?

Read the Colour Index (CII) code on the label. A single code (e.g. "PB29") means one pigment; two or more codes separated by a slash or comma (e.g. "PV19 / PR122") mean a blend. If the label carries no pigment code at all, the manufacturer has not disclosed the contents and you cannot verify how the colour will mix or age.

When is a multi-pigment watercolour acceptable?

A multi-pigment "hue" is acceptable when it substitutes for a pigment that is fugitive (the original Gamboge), prohibitively expensive (genuine Vermilion), or no longer manufactured. Used straight for a specific effect they are fine; the problem comes when they are mixed further, because three or four chemistries interacting on the paper is where mud begins.

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