Characteristics: Naples yellow is an earthy, lemony yellow, leaning towards red.
Common Names: antimony yellow, jaune d'antimoine.
Color Index Name: PY 41
(Color Index Explained)
Color Index Number: 77589.
Pigment Origin: Artificial mineral pigment.
Used for Painting Since: The 16th Century. Used as a pottery glaze and in glass in ancient times.
Opacity/Transparency: Opaque.
(Opacity Explained)
Tinting Ability: Weak.
(Tinting explained)
Lightfastness Rating: ASTM I.
(Lightfastness explained)
Oil Paint Drying Speed: Fast.
Specific Notes:
- Toxic color containing lead. Modern version are generally hues rather than true Naples yellow pigment.
