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PV Fast Yellow H2G

PY120

Alternate Name

Benzimidiazolone Yellow

Pigment Description

A bright middle yellow. Exercise a note of caution as the lightfastness can vary.

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PY120 by Old Holland, Scheveningen Yellow Medium

This is a somewhat rare pigment which appears to be in use by one paintmaker.

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An impasto stroke of Old Holland Scheveningen Yellow Medium, PY120 in oils

The lightfastness of PY120 may be questionable, and Bruce MacEvoy describes it as "impermanent".

Resources

PY120 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com

Information about PY120 from Bruce MacEvoy, Handprint Guide to Watercolors, General information about this class of pigments from Handprint,

Stats

Lightfastness

Varies considerably

Some report solidly highest marks for this pigment, however the 1980s versions of this pigment examined in the NPIRI tests only listed indoor exposure values. In watercolor, it fared poorly in Bruce MacEvoy’s tests.

Transparency

Semi-Opaque, Semi-Transparent

Toxicity

Lower Concern

Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.

with PY120 (PV Fast Yellow H2G)
No single-pigment Oil found with PY120

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