Discover the allure of the colors in the DANIEL SMITH Colors of Inspiration – Half Pan Set of 6, a compact hand‑poured watercolor curation designed to spark inspiration wherever and whenever you paint. This travel‑friendly set includes six of our fascinating, granulating watercolors encased in a compact storage case—plus nine empty pans for personal customization and exploration.

Each of these six colors brings a distinct personality to your palette. Pair them, mix them, and be dazzled by them! You won’t be able to choose a favorite!

A delicate, red‑leaning lavender with a smooth, non‑granulating finish that lifts easily—perfect for soft florals and serene atmospheres. A perfect pairing with the next color..

Pigment: PW 6, PR 122 | Series: 2
Lightfastness: II – Very Good
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Staining: 1-Non-Staining
Granulation: Non-Granulating

If we were to name a “comfort color” in our range, Lavender HAS to be it! A semi‑transparent periwinkle blue with beautiful granulation, evocative of faded denim or delicate floral tones. A breath of fresh air!

Pigment: PW 6, PV 15, PB 29 | Series: 2
Lightfastness: I – Excellent
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Staining: 2-Low Staining
Granulation: Granulating

This color could be described as falling in love! A dynamic blend where blue settles and rose floats—yielding brilliant, dimensional purples that bloom as you paint. Perfect for florals!

Pigment: PB 29, PV 19 | Series: 1
Lightfastness: I – Excellent
Transparency: Transparent
Staining: 3-Medium Staining
Granulation: Granulating

If you haven’t had the absolute treat of painting with Moonglow yet, you are in for a surprise! A mesmerizing three‑pigment fusion—Anthraquinoid Red floats, Ultramarine Blue settles, and Viridian grays, creating rich, shifting violets ideal for expressive skies and shadowy depth. A favorite among artists for sure!

Pigment: PG 18, PB 29, PR 177 | Series: 2
Lightfastness: I – Excellent
Transparency: Transparent
Staining: 2-Low Staining
Granulation: Granulating

A smooth gray‑mauve that granulates when applied thickly; in light washes you’ll glimpse a warm violet‑orange glow—perfect for subtle shadows and glazing. Stunning!

Pigment: PO 73, PB 29, PG 18 | Series: 2
Lightfastness: I – Excellent
Transparency: Transparent
Staining: 1-Non-Staining
Granulation: Granulating

A semi‑transparent PrimaTek® watercolor with granular texture and specks of scarlet—earthy, rich, and entirely captivating. It goes down on the paper as one color while wet, and shifts deliciously as it dries!

Pigment: Genuine Serpentine | Series: 4
Lightfastness: I – Excellent
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Staining: 1-Non-Staining
Granulation: Granulating

• Hand‑Poured Quality: Each half pan is poured in multiple layers to really pack in the pigment. These half pans also re-wet effortlessly.

• Portable & Customizable: The compact storage case includes nine empty pans—ideal for adding and storing your staples or experimenting with new shades on the go!
• Signature Granulation & Intrigue:
  • Moonglow, Rose of Ultramarine, and Shadow Violet bring layered transitions and surprises in wash behavior. We dare you not to gasp aloud when you first put brush to paper! These colors feel like MAGIC!

• • Serpentine Genuine delivers unique, earthy, speckled textures.
  • Wisteria and Lavender offer soft, dreamy tones with elegant liftability.

We encourage you to experiment with these creative combos:

• Rose of Ultramarine + Serpentine Genuine → Earthy, muted florals with subtle granulation.

• Rose of Ultramarine + Lavender → Soft purples with atmospheric floral depth.
• Serpentine Genuine + Shadow Violet → Misty landscapes or delicate washes with nuanced shadowing.
• Moonglow + Wisteria → Moody, pastel grays—perfect for stormy skies or distant hills.

• Serpentine Genuine and Moonglow → Textured, shadowed foliage with unexpected warmth. Can you spot the brown tones? (4th row of swatches!)

What makes the Colors of Inspiration – Half Pan Set of 6 truly special is the way each pigment surprises and delights on the page. From the dreamy lift of Wisteria to the shifting violets of Moonglow, every color brings its own story—and together they unlock unexpected mixes and atmospheric effects you won’t find anywhere else. Compact, customizable, and packed with character, this color curation is an invitation to explore color in ways that feel fresh, expressive, and endlessly inspiring.

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