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title: What’s the difference between Titanium White and Chinese White?
description: "Titanium White is softer and feels more transparent, while Chinese White feels milky and opaque. Most watercolorists reach for Titanium White when they want softness and control, while Chinese White excels when maximum opacity and visual punch are needed. [Read…"
url: "https://danielsmith.com/ko/kb/whats-the-difference-between-titanium-white-and-chinese-white/"
updated: "2025-11-05"
category: Extra Fine™ Watercolor
tags:
  - Watercolor
---

# What’s the difference between Titanium White and Chinese White?

Titanium White is softer and feels more transparent, while Chinese White feels milky and opaque. Most watercolorists reach for Titanium White when they want softness and control, while Chinese White excels when maximum opacity and visual punch are needed. [Read more](https://danielsmith.com/tutorials/extra-fine-watercolors/titanium-white-vs-chinese-white-whats-the-difference/) on our blog!

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