Color Theory Ep. 2 | Split Primary Palette | What Is It? & How To Make One

In the second episode of our color theory series, we take a look at what is so good about the split primary palette, as well as hints and tips on how to put together your own split primary based palette.

Find out what colors I recommend for making a split primary palette with paints from Daniel Smith, Holbein, Sennelier and Schmincke.

*** Colors Recommended ***

*** Daniel Smith Essentials Set ***
https://bit.ly/2FGUdO6
Warm Yellow: New Gamboge https://bit.ly/2PWQhxd
Cool Yellow: Hansa Yellow Light https://bit.ly/2zsvdV2
Warm Red: Pyrrole Scarlet https://bit.ly/2S7n2Ey
Cool Red: Quinacridone Rose https://bit.ly/2KwjHwh
Warm Blue: French Ultramarine https://bit.ly/2AnAoW7
Cool Blue: Phthalo Blue Green Shade https://bit.ly/2P1Xt66

*** Daniel Smith Alternative ****
Warm Yellow: Hansa Yellow Mid https://bit.ly/2P2xlI3
Cool Yellow: Lemon Yellow https://bit.ly/2DIydj8
Warm Red: Permanent Red https://bit.ly/2zs1Ylv
Cool Red: Quinacridone Rose https://bit.ly/2KwjHwh
Warm Blue: Ultramarine Blue https://bit.ly/2TKqUwN
Cool Blue: Phthalo Blue Green Shade https://bit.ly/2P1Xt66

*** Holbein ***
Warm Yellow: Permanent Yellow Deep https://bit.ly/2Ql6hbU
Cool Yellow: Aureolin (this one is lightfast) https://bit.ly/2Kyv4np
Warm Red: Scarlet Lake https://bit.ly/2AmZFQg
Cool Red: Quinacridone Magenta https://bit.ly/2P1CvnV
Warm Blue: Ultramarine Blue Deep https://bit.ly/2rcok61
Cool Blue: Phthalo Blue Yellow Shade https://bit.ly/2An5blN

*** Sennelier ***
Warm Yellow: Sennelier Yellow Light https://bit.ly/2TDh6Vz
Cool Yellow: Lemon Yellow https://bit.ly/2OZT9nJ
Warm Red: Sennelier Red https://bit.ly/2R8A18Z
Cool Red: Rose Madder Lake (this one is lightfast) https://bit.ly/2r3x3qR
Warm Blue: French Ultramarine Blue https://bit.ly/2DMUJrl
Cool Blue: Phthalocyanine Blue https://bit.ly/2BxtpLY

*** Schmincke ***
Warm Yellow: Pure Yellow https://www.jacksonsart.com/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-paint-15ml-pure-yellow?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=46ba9f2a6976570b0353203ec4474217
Cool Yellow: Lemon Yellow https://www.jacksonsart.com/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-15ml-lemon-yellow?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=46ba9f2a6976570b0353203ec4474217
Warm Red: Scarlet Red https://www.jacksonsart.com/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-15ml-scarlet-red?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=46ba9f2a6976570b0353203ec4474217
Cool Red: Magenta https://www.jacksonsart.com/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-15ml-magenta?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=46ba9f2a6976570b0353203ec4474217
Warm Blue: Ultramarine Blue https://www.jacksonsart.com/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-15ml-ultramarine-blue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=46ba9f2a6976570b0353203ec4474217
Cool Blue: Helio Cerulean https://www.jacksonsart.com/schmincke-horadam-watercolour-15ml-helio-cerulean?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=46ba9f2a6976570b0353203ec4474217