---
title: "What’s the difference between transparent, semi-transparent and opaque watercolors? ▶️"
description: "Transparency refers to how the paint looks on light vs. dark surfaces. Watch to learn more! This video clip is from a Zoom session from the [LIVE with John Cogley](https://danielsmith.com/weekly-live-demos/) series. [https://player.vimeo.com/video/720882667?h=b637cdbb23&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0](https://player.vimeo.com/video/720882667?h=b637cdbb23&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0)"
url: "https://danielsmith.com/ko/docs/whats-the-difference-between-transparent-semi-transparent-and-opaque-watercolors/"
updated: "2025-07-12"
category: Extra Fine™ Watercolor
tags:
  - Transparency
---

# What’s the difference between transparent, semi-transparent and opaque watercolors? ▶️

Transparency refers to how the paint looks on light vs. dark surfaces.

Watch to learn more! This video clip is from a Zoom session from the [LIVE with John Cogley](https://danielsmith.com/weekly-live-demos/) series.

[https://player.vimeo.com/video/720882667?h=b637cdbb23&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0](https://player.vimeo.com/video/720882667?h=b637cdbb23&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0)