Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paint – Quinacridone Coral (5ml) 284610088

Overview

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors combine uncompromising purity with enduring color. Built for lightfastness and permanence, these paints maintain hue integrity from delicate washes to rich glazes. Each batch undergoes testing and analysis to ensure consistent performance, giving artists dependable color when they need it most. The line’s depth and clarity appeal to professionals and enthusiasts alike, with a long-standing reputation for color fidelity and thoughtful formulation.

The Quinacridone Coral in the 5ml line is described as a clear red that leans pink and hints at orange. When laid in thin washes, it remains transparent, then builds with layered applications to reveal its luminous potential. The color index PR 209 underpins this shade, helping artists plan complementary mixtures with blues, greens, and neutrals for vivid florals, sunsets, and subtle accents. This particular hue showcases the brand’s ability to balance brightness with control, making it a versatile choice for many subjects.

What you get in the 5ml selection

• 88 colors are available in practical 5ml tubes, offering an accessible entry to Daniel Smith’s popular hues.
• PrimaTek pigments bring mineral-based options into the palette, including unique tones with mineral origin and distinctive character.
• Luminescent watercolors provide optical effects that emulate iridescence and glow on the painted surface.
• Cadmium Hues offer the density and tint strength of cadmium colors without the cadmium pigment, enabling cleaner mixtures.
• Formulated with pure gum arabic and carefully milled pigments, ensuring minimal filler and strong color power.

Texture, handling, and color behavior

• Transparent colors with low staining in many Quinacridone hues support layered glazing and subtle tonal shifts.
• Excellent lightfastness across the range helps preserve color integrity over time.
• Granulation, depth, and texture are influenced by pigment choice, with PrimaTek minerals offering distinctive texture in washes.
• Specialty options like Luminescent and safe Cadmium Hues expand creative possibilities without compromising handling.

Practical uses and creative tips

• Travel-friendly 5ml tubes make field studies and plein air sessions convenient without sacrificing color range.
• Use Quinacridone Coral for bright florals, warm skies, and expressive accents that stay vibrant when layered.
• Combine with blues for rosy purples, or pair with greens to achieve lively, sunlit surfaces.
• Experiment with Luminescent colors on metallic or reflective subjects to introduce subtle shimmer.

Across genres—from landscapes to botanical studies—DANIEL SMITH watercolors aim to deliver reliable performance, rich color, and a thoughtful selection of hues that invite experimentation. The 5ml line mirrors the brand’s broader commitment to quality, practical usability, and a broad color repertoire that artists return to again and again.