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 这里!

These fun new colors, which come in 15ml tubes, are Jaune Brilliant No. 1, Jaune Brilliant No. 2, 珊瑚礁, Earthy Red Light, 锰紫, ， 和 深钴绿色. 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 这款颜料半透明、不染色、不结块，且具有极佳的耐光性。这种浅黄色仿佛将阳光装进了管子里。它非常适合用于天空风景画和花卉/花园绘画，也是高光和负空间绘画技巧的完美点缀。它是任何调色板的理想之选。.”

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 紫藤!

“Jaune Brilliant No. 2 这款颜料不染色、不结块，且半透明。这种浅桃色略带橙色调，如同夏日里的冰棒，非常适合描绘日出或日落的天空景色。它既可用作高光色，也可用于负空间绘画技法。使用这款颜料创作令人愉悦。.”

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!

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

“珊瑚礁 这是一种半透明的浅粉色，不染色，且具有极佳的耐光性。这真是一个令人愉悦的颜色！非常适合绘制花卉。这种颜色让人联想到火烈鸟、虾和贝壳。与钴蓝绿搭配，仿佛能让人感受到阳光亲吻过的加勒比海风情。.”

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!

钴蓝绿色 and this bubbly pink make the ultimate dynamic duo!

“土红色 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 睡美人绿松石真品!

“锰紫 锰紫是一种令人惊艳的单色颜料，能与其他颜色完美融合。它的着色力较弱，呈半透明状，可以晕染出充满活力的淡紫色。其丰富的颗粒感使其成为绘制浓郁花卉风景画的理想之选。您将与众多杰出艺术家为伍——锰紫曾是克劳德·莫奈调色板上的必备颜料。.”

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

“深钴绿色 这是一种半透明的单色颜料，非常适合描绘壮丽的深林景观。它能轻松与其他颜色混合——不妨试试与中性色调或靛蓝混合，营造出迷人的暴风雨海天效果。钴绿深色调的颗粒感能为您的画作增添深度和活力。.”

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

The way 真正的石榴石 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!