Aureolin

/ɔːriːˈoʊlɪn/ noun

Definition

A yellow pigment or dye; a golden-yellow or canary-yellow coloring agent used in art and textiles.

Etymology

From Latin 'aureus' (golden) plus '-olin' (a suffix used in chemistry and dye-names). The term emphasizes the golden-yellow color of the pigment.

Kelly Says

Artists often mix 'aureolin' (also called 'cobalt yellow') to get that perfect sunny, bright yellow—it's more intense and less muddy than regular cadmium yellows!

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