Holbein gouache is an opaque mat watercolor made from pigments chosen for high density saturation and lightfastness. Capable of being thinned to semi-transparency with water or used in dense opaque layers to build surface body, Holbein gouache offers great versatility to the fine artist and designer and is an unparalleled tool for teaching color theory. Holbein gouache pigments have Been chosen for exceptional saturation and the ability to mix freely without loss of brilliance, opacity or hue value in combination with other colors.