Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium
Pearl Yellow Mid 75ml
Warm pearlescent pale yellow: iridescent golden light for decorative highlights and luminous passages.

Pearl Yellow Mid is the warm pearlescent yellow in the Dimension Acrylic Premium range, combining a mid-yellow pigment with pearlescent mica to deliver the shimmering, iridescent quality of golden light on a pearl, polished amber, or sunlit warm fabric. It reads as the colour of warm golden light with an added dimensional shimmer that shifts with the viewing angle. Semi-opaque, it is most effective as a final layer or accent colour over a dry warm passage. In the ultra-thick heavy body formula, it holds knife marks and sculptural texture without slumping. Dries to a pearlescent gloss finish. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

Pigment
Pearlescent mica, PY pigment (Pearl Mica, Yellow Pigment)
Opacity
Semi-Opaque
Finish
Pearlescent gloss (when dry)
Drying
20-30 min
1-2 hrs for thick impasto areas
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Pearl Yellow Mid is most effective when applied as a final accent layer over a dry yellow or cream passage. The opacity of the underlayer provides visual weight while the Pearl Yellow adds the shimmering quality over it. Use a palette knife for the clearest metallic-like shimmer.
Perfect For
Warm golden light and sunlit highlight passagesDecorative painting with golden iridescent shimmerMixed media work with warm pearlescent accentsGolden flower petals and sunlit botanical highlightsContemporary painting with golden light effectsWarm metallic-quality accent passages in figurative work

What Makes This Colour Essential

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Consistency
Ultra-Thick Heavy Body
Pearl Yellow Mid delivers the full ultra-thick Dimension Acrylic Premium formula. Knife marks and brushstroke texture hold permanently in sculptural form.
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Shimmer
Warm Golden Iridescence
The pearlescent mica combined with the warm yellow pigment creates a golden, multi-directional shimmer that reads as the warm shimmer of sunlight on a pearlescent surface.
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Application
Best as a Final Highlight Layer
Pearl Yellow Mid's pearlescent effect is most visible when applied over a dry warm ground. The light from the underlayer interacts with the pearlescent mica for maximum shimmer.
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Lightfastness
Blue Wool Level 6+
Dimension Acrylic Premium metallic and pearl colours carry a Blue Wool Level 6+ lightfast rating. The metallic sheen and colour remain stable under normal indoor display and gallery conditions.

Using Pearl Yellow Mid

Pearl Yellow Mid is most effective at full strength as a final decorative layer. Use it over dry warm or cream grounds for maximum pearlescent effect.

Combine this colour with...
Naples Yellow → warm golden pearl tones for the most luminous sunlit highlight passages
Deep Yellow → warm rich golden shimmer for bold decorative and contemporary golden passages
Pearl White → pale warm pearlescent cream for delicate golden light and champagne tones
Cream → warm luminous cream-gold for sunlit fabric and warm decorative passages
Gold → warm transition between pearlescent and fully metallic gold passages

About Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium

Founded in Australia in 2002, Mont Marte creates high-quality fine art materials for students, hobbyists, and professional artists worldwide. Dimension Acrylic Premium is their flagship heavy body range: an ultra-thick, high-viscosity acrylic formulated for impasto work, palette knife painting, and any technique that demands a paint that holds its shape. With a Blue Wool Level 7+ lightfast rating (equivalent to ASTM I), the 48-colour range is built for serious, permanent work. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

Is Pearl Yellow Mid suitable for painting golden flowers?

Yes. Applied as a highlight layer over Naples Yellow or Medium Yellow, Pearl Yellow Mid adds the iridescent shimmer of sunlit petals and gives botanical subjects a luminous, three-dimensional quality.

Can I use Dimension Acrylic Pearl Yellow Mid with a palette knife?

Yes. Palette knife application is one of the primary uses for Dimension Acrylic Premium. The ultra-thick formula sits firm on the knife, deposits a clean hard-edged layer on the surface, and holds the shape of each mark as it dries without slumping. Apply straight from the tube for maximum texture and sharp ridges.

How does Pearl Yellow Mid differ from Gold?

Gold contains metallic alloy pigment and creates a hard, highly reflective metallic shimmer. Pearl Yellow Mid contains pearlescent mica and creates a softer, more organic iridescence similar to a pearl rather than polished metal.

How long does Dimension Acrylic Pearl Yellow Mid take to dry?

Thin applications dry in 20-30 minutes. Heavy impasto builds applied with a palette knife can take 1-2 hours to dry fully. Drying time extends in cold or humid conditions. Do not apply a second thick layer over the first until the lower layer has dried completely to the touch.

What surfaces can I use Dimension Acrylic Pearl Yellow Mid on?

Canvas, board, wood, air-dry clay, plaster, cardboard, paper, leather, and most rigid plastics. For best adhesion on non-porous or slick surfaces, apply a coat of gesso or acrylic primer first. Dimension Acrylic Premium is compatible with all Mont Marte acrylic mediums, gels, and impasto pastes.

Art Shed Online is an authorised Australian stockist of Mont Marte products. All Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic products are sourced through official distribution channels. We ship Australia-wide.

Available at Art Shed Online, Australia's specialist art supply store. Questions? Contact us at customerservice@artshedonline.com.au.

(PMDA0045)

SKU PMDA0045
Barcode # 9328577016325
Brand Mont Marte
Shipping Weight 0.1080kg
Shipping Width 0.060m
Shipping Height 0.140m
Shipping Length 0.030m

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