As we concentrate on obtaining the widest range of mixes from a limited palette I consider white to be essential, in all media. The inclusion of white paint in a mix will always dull and 'cool' other colors, it will also make otherwise transparent colors more opaque.

Consider a color such as Naples Yellow, which is essentially a mix of Cadmium Yellow and White. It is important to realize that it is impossible to mix such a color without the use of white. As this is such a vital area I have covered it in more detail in the Articles section. One thing is certain, by abandoning white in your palette you effectively remove half of the available tints.

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