What Is Translucent Paint

Transparent (or translucent) paints allow more light to pass through them. They are ‘see through’.

Which paint colors are translucent?

Pigments that are more translucent in nature are: permanent rose, permanent crimson, alizarin crimson, dioxazine blue, ultramarine, pthalo blue, Prussian blue, viridian green, terre verte, sap green, burnt sienna, raw sienna and raw umber.

What is the difference between opaque and transparent paint?

With transparent paints, the particles of pigment are not individually transparent. … With opaque paints, light cannot pass through the top layer, so the underlayers and paper remain hidden and lost to the eye. The effect is a flatter, more matt colour.