Daniel Smith is an American watercolor manufacturer widely respected for its deep focus on pure pigments and color exploration. Beyond producing high-quality artist watercolors, Daniel Smith is known for introducing unique pigments to the watercolor world, including natural mineral colors and rare earth pigments previously unavailable for artistic use.
With exceptionally high pigment loads and minimal fillers, Daniel Smith watercolors offer artists intense color, nuanced granulation and a wide expressive range. For many painters, Daniel Smith is not just a paint brand, but a way to explore texture, depth and the raw personality of pigment itself.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Lunar Black is a transparent black with dramatic granulation, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with striking texture as pigment particles separate and form organic patterns. Far from a standard black, Lunar Black adds depth, movement, and expressive character to watercolor work.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Monte Amiata Natural Sienna is a warm, luminous earth sienna with a natural glow, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with subtle granulation and fine transparency. Highly versatile and easy to work with, it is ideal for portraits and landscapes, bringing natural warmth and balance to watercolor palettes.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Moonglow is a deep, atmospheric purple-grey with strong granulation, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color that separates into multiple hues, creating natural depth and dramatic texture. Perfect for night scenes, shadows, and expressive compositions, it offers complex color without the need for mixing.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Payne’s Blue Gray is a rich blue-grey with a moody, atmospheric character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with a smooth, non-granulating texture and controlled semi-transparency. Ideal for stormy skies, night scenes, and quickly darkening other colors while maintaining tonal balance.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Permanent Alizarin Crimson is a deep, intense red with rich character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers transparent extra fine color with medium tinting strength, performing beautifully in both dense applications and light washes. It preserves the drama of classic Alizarin Crimson while offering excellent lightfastness for long-lasting artwork.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Perylene Green is a deep, atmospheric green with blue undertones, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with strong tinting strength and a smooth, non-granulating finish. In mass tone it appears nearly black, while diluted it reveals a uniform blue-green hue ideal for shadows, moody landscapes, and dramatic seascapes.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) is a powerful, cool blue with a green undertone, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with exceptional transparency and very high tinting strength. A core mixing blue, perfect for creating bright, clean greens and intense, saturated blue washes.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) is a deep, cool green with blue undertones and remarkable intensity, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with exceptional transparency and very high staining strength. Brilliant both in mass tone and diluted washes, it is ideal for strong mixes, dark greens, and luminous glazing.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Quinacridone Burnt Orange is a luminous, transparent orange-sienna with rich intensity, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with exceptional clarity and depth, without muddying mixes. A highly versatile quinacridone color, perfect for dramatic skies, warm shadows, and expressive color transitions.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Quinacridone Gold is a luminous golden yellow with warm character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with excellent transparency and low staining, ideal for clean glazing and harmonious mixing. A beloved classic, it serves as a modern alternative to Raw Sienna while offering greater clarity and intensity.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Quinacridone Rose is a bright red-violet with exceptional clarity and transparency, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with vibrant intensity and smooth flow. A core quinacridone color for clean purples, florals, skin tones, and luminous sunsets.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Raw Sienna Light is a bright, soft earth tone with golden-yellow hues, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with low staining and smooth, controlled washes. Ideal for luminous landscapes, natural grounds, and warm base layers with excellent control.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Raw Umber is a rich, dark earth brown with natural depth, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with semi-transparency and medium tinting strength, ideal for controlled shadows and natural transitions. A classic earth color for landscapes, architecture, and structured mixing.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Rose of Ultramarine is a vibrant, dimensional violet with depth and character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with strong chromatic presence and beautiful granulation. An expressive purple for artists who want complexity and clarity without extensive mixing.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Sap Green is a natural, vibrant green with depth and character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers extra fine color with transparency and controlled staining, ideal for realistic foliage and organic transitions. A trusted classic for landscape artists seeking permanent, expressive greens.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Shadow Violet is an atmospheric violet-grey that shifts beautifully with application, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. In light washes it appears soft and neutral, while thicker applications reveal rich violet tones with striking granulation. Perfect for nuanced shadows, details, and expressive transitions without harsh edges.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Transparent Red Oxide is a warm, transparent burnt orange with strong earth character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it flows smoothly with low staining, creating luminous layers full of warmth and depth. Perfect for fire effects, earth tones, rust, and expressive warm glazes.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Ultramarine Blue is a clean, cool blue with balanced intensity and excellent transparency, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers consistent, vibrant color with controlled granulation. A foundational blue for mixing, skies, and everyday watercolor work.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Venetian Red is a warm, earthy red-brown with an opaque, sedimentary character, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers dense color with granulation and strong surface presence. A reliable earth red for autumn palettes, architecture, and textured shadows.
The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Half Pan – Yellow Ochre is a natural, warm yellow earth tone with transparency and granulation, presented in a hand-poured half pan format of professional quality. On paper, it delivers gentle intensity with excellent control. A foundational earth color for landscapes, shadows, and harmonious color mixing.