cobalt yellow (pigment)

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Scope note
A brilliant, transparent yellow pigment composed of potassium cobaltinitrite, used primarily in watercolor, tempera paints, oil-based glazes, and as a colorant in glass.
cobalt yellow
Accepted term: 09-Mar-2026