Every watercolor journey begins with color. And what better way to explore the wonderful world of watercolor than with a palette that makes mixing simple, exciting, and full of possibilities?
The DANIEL SMITH Essentials Set is a great starting point for beginners and a versatile mixing companion for experienced artists. Featuring six carefully selected colors in convenient 5 ml tubes, this set offers a beautiful introduction to color theory and the art of mixing.
Six Colors, Endless Possibilities
The Essentials Set includes a warm and cool version of each primary color:
Hansa Yellow Light Aquarell(PY3) – a cool yellow. This is a glorious sunlight yellow and is a semi-transparent, non granulating, low staining yellow.
New Gamboge Watercolor(PY97, PY110) – a warm yellow. This is a golden daffodil yellow and is a transparent, non granulating, low staining yellow.
Chinacridon-Rose-Aquarell(PV19) – a cool red. This is a deep, brilliant rose pink and is a transparent, non granulating, medium staining pink.
Pyrrol-Scharlachrot Aquarell(PR255) – a warm red. This is a vivid red/orange and is a semi transparent, non granulating, medium staining red.
Phthaloblau (Grünstich) Aquarell(PB15) – a cool blue. This is a rich, soft blue, leaning towards green and is a transparent, non granulating, staining blue.
Französisch Ultramarin Aquarell(PB29) – a warm blue. This is bright, vivid blue and is a transparent, granulating, medium staining blue.
Together, these colors create a versatile mixing palette, allowing artists to explore vibrant secondary colors, subtle neutrals, rich darks, and everything in between.
Smooth Mixes, Beautiful Discoveries
What makes the Essentials Set especially enjoyable is how easily these colors work together. From fresh, luminous greens to warm oranges and expressive purples, each combination opens up new creative possibilities.
With just six colors, artists can discover how warm and cool pigments influence their mixes, develop a better understanding of color relationships, and gain confidence in creating their own palettes.
Your Color Journey Starts Here!
Whether you’re painting your first watercolor or rediscovering the joy of a limited palette, the Essentials Set reminds us that you don’t need dozens of colors to create something beautiful.
Start with six, explore countless mixes, and see where your creativity takes you!
Grab your DANIEL SMITH Essentials Set, put brush to paper, and enjoy the wonderful world of color mixing.
