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Disazo Yellow 3G

PY93

Alternate Names

Chromopthal Yellow 3G

Disazo Yellow G

Pigment Description

Rare in artists' colors but listed as having excellent lightfastness (solid 8’s on the BWS). Artiscreation suggests it may be a good replacement for genuine Gamboge yellow. Sennelier calls it Turner's Yellow.

Resources

PY93 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com

Stats

Lightfastness

Very Good to Excellent

Some sources report all 8’s on the BWS. However, the NPIRI from the 1980s reported slight fading in tints for both indoor tests and outdoor lightfastness exposures.

Transparency

Semi-Transparent, Transparent

Toxicity

Lower Concern

Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.

with PY93 (Disazo Yellow 3G)

No single-pigment Oil found with PY93

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