12 Colors Watercolor Paints Set

A 12-color watercolor paints set typically includes a compact selection of twelve different watercolor paint colors. These sets are popular among artists, beginners, and hobbyists as they provide a diverse range of colors to work with while remaining portable and easy to use. The colors included in a 12-color watercolor paints set are usually carefully curated to offer a variety of hues and shades suitable for a wide range of painting subjects.

The specific colors in a 12-color watercolor paints set can vary between different brands and product lines. However, a standard 12-color set often includes the following primary and secondary colors:

1. Primary Colors:

   - Cadmium Red or Vermilion (Red)

   - Lemon Yellow or Cadmium Yellow (Yellow)

   - Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue (Blue)

2. Secondary Colors:

   - Alizarin Crimson (a deeper red shade obtained by mixing red and blue)

   - Cadmium Orange or Yellow Ochre (a warm orange shade obtained by mixing red and yellow)

   - Sap Green or Hooker's Green (a green shade obtained by mixing blue and yellow)

3. Additional Colors:

   - Burnt Sienna or Burnt Umber (a warm brown shade)

   - Raw Sienna or Yellow Ochre (a warm yellow-brown shade)

   - Payne's Gray or Neutral Tint (a dark gray or black shade)

   - Viridian Green (a cool green shade)

   - Cerulean Blue or Phthalo Blue (a blue-green shade)

   - Violet or Mauve (a purple shade)

The colors included in a set may be in the form of pans (solid watercolor paints in small compartments) or tubes (liquid watercolor paints in small tubes). Some sets also come with a mixing palette or a built-in palette in the lid for blending and creating custom colors.

A 12-color watercolor paints set is an excellent option for beginners and artists who want to explore watercolor painting without the overwhelm of a larger color selection. With these twelve colors, artists can learn color mixing and create a wide range of shades and tones. As artists progress, they may choose to expand their color palette by adding more specific hues or specialty colors to suit their artistic preferences and subjects.