Last week, we officially unveiled 6 brilliant new colors for 2025! Today we will explore further and take a closer peek at these fabulous new additions to our Extra Fine Watercolor collection! (Which, by the way, now brings us to a total of 272 amazing watercolors in our line!)

You can download our newly updated brochure and color chart HERE!

These fun new colors, which come in 15ml tubes, are Jaune Brilliant No. 1, Jaune Brilliant No. 2, Coral Reef, Earthy Red Light, Manganese Violet, and Cobalt Green Deep. You may click on each color name to view the color story and pigment info for each!

To investigate each color, they were squeezed from the tube into full pans, along with a good-sized dab of each on a ceramic palette. The pans were then left to dry overnight.

They look like candies!

To showcase the paint in both its mass tone and diluted with water, each color was loosely swatched onto a sheet of cotton cold press watercolor paper

Alternatively, a smaller swatch was made on paper with a slightly rougher texture.

It’s interesting to note how the paint behaves differently on various paper textures!

To demonstrate opacity, each color was then painted over waterproof black ink.

A complimentary color was selected to go with each color, which you will see directly beneath the opacity swatch as we explore each of these watercolors!

The ultimate step will involve blending each color with every other new color to discover the resulting mixtures. Surprises await!

So, with that process in mind, let’s delve into each color individually and get to know them better!

“Jaune Brilliant No.1 is semi-transparent, non-staining, non-granulating, with excellent lightfastness. This light yellow is sunlight in a tube. Excellent for sky-scapes and floral/garden paintings. Perfect for finishing highlights and negative painting techniques. It is a great addition to any palette.”

Pigment: PY 65, PW 6 | Series: 1, Lightfastness: Excellent, Transparency: Semi-Transparent, Staining: Non-Staining, Granulation: Non-Granulating

This is such a bright and happy color! It’s wonderfully creamy, whether used directly from the tube or reactivated from dried paint in a pan!

It adds a dollop of sunshine to every color it mixes with! It also compliments nicely next to Wisteria!

“Jaune Brilliant No. 2 is non-staining, non-granulating, and semi-transparent. This light peach color leans toward orange. It is a creamsicle on a summer day. Makes a great sunrise or sunset sky-scape. Useful as a highlight color, or in negative painting techniques. This color is a joy to work with.”

Pigment: PO 62, PW 6 | Series: 1, Lightfastness: Excellent, Transparency: Semi-Transparent, Staining: Non-Staining, Granulation: Non-Granulating

This scrumptious peachy-orange hue is unlike any other orange we carry, calling to mind circus peanuts, dreamy creamsicles, zesty Starburst candies, or fancy macarons! Nostalgia in a tube!

Lavender makes a lovely blue/violet compliment! This will be a fabulous addition to any palette!

“Coral Reef is a light pink that is semi-transparent, non-staining, and has an excellent light-fast rating. This is such a happy color! Great for painting florals. This color brings to mind flamingos, shrimp, and shells. Pair it with Cobalt Teal Blue and it whispers of sun-kissed Caribbean adventures.”

Pigment: PO 73, PW 6 | Series: 1, Lightfastness: Excellent, Transparency: Semi-Transparent, Staining: Non-Staining, Granulation: Non-Granulating

This delightfully dreamy pink is like a sprinkle of magic! It dances perfectly alongside the first two colors in a sugary sweet trio!

Cobalt Teal Blue and this bubbly pink make the ultimate dynamic duo!

“Earthy Light Red is a single pigment, non-staining, granulating, semi-transparent color with excellent lightfastness. This color transports you to sunny red-rock environments. This light red has hints of orange and equips you to paint joyous florals. It belongs on every palette.”

Pigment: PR 290 | Series: 2, Lightfastness: Excellent, Transparency, Semi-Transparent, Staining: Low Staining, Granulation: Granulating

This is a stunning earthy red that will truly take your breath away. Not your average earth tone!

This unique red evokes images of desert red rocks, southwestern sunsets, and the texture of redwood tree bark. The way it mixes with other colors is a magic to behold. That reddish granulation adds texture to any color!

It contrasts strikingly with turquoise, especially Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Genuine!

“Manganese Violet is a stunning single pigment violet that mixes beautifully with other colors. It is low staining and semi-transparent, allowing for vibrant mauve washes. The gorgeous granulating quality provides a bold tool for painting deep rich floral landscapes. You’ll be in excellent artist company—Manganese Violet was a staple on Claude Monet’s palette.”

Pigment: PV 16 | Series: 3, Lightfastness: Excellent, Transparency, Semi-Transparent, Staining: Low Staining, Granulation: Granulating

“Cobalt Green Deep is a semi-transparent, single pigment paint that lends itself to gorgeous deep woodland landscapes. It mixes effortlessly with other colors– try it with Neutral Tint, or Indigo for fascinating stormy sea and sky effects. Cobalt Green Deep’s granulating qualities will add depth and life to your paintings.”

Pigment: PG 26 | Series: 2, Lightfastness: Excellent, Transparency, Semi-Transparent, Staining: Low-Staining, Granulation: Granulating

The way Garnet Genuine contrasts with this rich, textural green evokes memories of the holiday season.

This green is the real MVP when it comes to mixing it up! Just look at those combinations! It’s a must-have in any landscape palette! A very unique shade of deep, cool green, there is truly no comparison with any other green in the Daniel Smith collection!

Thank you for going on this exploration adventure with us!

These six colors are wonderful and unique additions to the Daniel Smith watercolor lineup, ready to jazz up your palette! Each one is a dazzling delight just waiting to make a splash in your next masterpiece! Be sure to check with your favorite retailers for availability over the next few weeks and months!