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PY138 Quinophthalone Yellow

Quinophthalone.

7 tubes from 2 of 24 paint lines contain PY138. 2 are made from PY138 alone, which is the closest match when you're switching brands.

Toxicity
Not on our toxic-metal list Check the maker's safety data sheet. As with any paint, keep it out of your mouth and don't sand or spray it.

Purest PY138, by brand

The best single-pigment PY138 tube from each line, ranked: artists' grade first, then lightfastness, then how firmly the pigment listing is confirmed. Ties are listed alphabetically.

  1. Vasari Brilliant LemonLF not rated · Opaque Opaque

Not sold here by: Holbein, Grumbacher, Williamsburg, M. Graham, Gamblin, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Rembrandt, Schmincke Mussini, W&N Winton, Georgian, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Cobra, Art Creation, Lukas 1862, W&N Griffin, Art Spectrum, Langridge, Blockx, Maimeri Puro, W&N Artisan.

Made from PY138 alone

Brilliant LemonVasariPY138Opaque–Sulphur YellowVasariPY138Semi-opaque–

Mixtures that contain PY138

Basic YellowVasariPY138PY139Semi-transparent–Jaune BrillantW&N Artists' 333PY138PY42PR188PW6Series 1OpaqueLF INaples Yellow LightW&N Artists' 426PW6PY138PO62Series 1HueOpaqueLF IPermanent GreenW&N Artists' 481PY138PG7PW6Series 2Semi-transparentLF IPermanent Green DeepW&N Artists' 482PY138PG7PW6Series 2Semi-transparentLF I

Brands: Vasari, W&N Artists'.