Primary Elements

Master Library

Primary Elements Master library

In 1997, founder Leslie Ohnstad, had a brilliant idea to develop a “dry paint” system made of translucent ground color and pure minerals.  20 + years later, we are the only company in the world to manufacture a true dry paint system compatible with all water-soluble media.  

View and purchase all 300 plus colors in the following color families.

Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Violet, Green, Peaches, Pinks, Browns,

Blackened shade, Opaque Tint’s, Neutral’s, and Frosts.  

Shipping Tip: Large orders with 50+ could take up to 10 business days to ship.  

Yellow Rose, 15ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Yellow Rose

Yellow Orange

Yellow is the dominant color and orange non-dominant

Sunburst, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Sunburst

Yellow

Yellow is a primary color. It sits between orange and green on the color wheel.

Lime Squeeze

Yellow Green

Yellow Is the dominant color and green is non-dominant

Fennel Flower

Orange Yellow

Orange is the dominant color and yellow non-dominant

Orange Peel, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Orange Peel

Orange

Orange is a secondary color that is a combination of red and yellow.

Spiced Pumpkin, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Spiced Pumpkin

Orange Red

Orange Is the dominant color and red is non-dominant

Fireworks, 30ml Jar, Glitz Collection Primary Elements Dry paint Pigment
Fire Works

Red orange

Red is the dominant color and orange non-dominant

Hot Cinnamon, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Hot Cinnamon

Red

Red is a primary color. It sits between orange and Violet on the color wheel.

Apple Rose, 30ml Jar, Glitz Collection Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
Apple Rose

Red Violet

Red Is the dominant color and violet is non-dominant

French Kiss, 30ml Jar, Glitz Collection Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
French Kiss

Violet red

Violet is the dominant color and red the non-dominant

Boysenberry, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Boysenberry

Violet

Violet is a secondary color that is a combination of red and Blue

.... Fairy Wings, 30ml Jar, Glitz Collection Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
Fairy Wings

Violet Blue

Violet Is the dominant color and blue is the non-dominant

Hydrangea, Pearl, Acrylic Paint, Fluid Art, Colour
Hydrangea

Blue Violet

Blue is the dominant color and violet non-dominant

.Azure Moon, 30ml Jar, Rustic Autumn Set / Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
Azure Moon

Blue

Blue is a primary color that sits between violet and green on the color wheel

Nebula Star, 30ml Jar, Glitz Collection Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
Nebula Star

Blue Green

Blue Is the dominant color and Green is non dominant

Kiwi, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Kiwi

Green Yellow

Green is the dominant color and yellow is the non-dominant

Emerald

Green

Green is a secondary color made by mixing equal parts of blue and yellow.

Mermaid Scales 30ml Jar, Extreme Pastel Arte-Pigment
Mermaid Scales

Green Blue

Green Is the dominant color and Blue is non dominant

Pink Lemonade, 30ml Jar, Glitz Collection Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
Pink Lemonade

Pink warm

Pink is a derivative “custom mix” of red-to-red violets
with white and yellow

Plumeria, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Plumeria

Pink Cool

Pink is a derivative “custom mix” of red-to-red violets with white and yellow

Serenity Rose

Warm PEach

Peach is a variation of Pink with added touch of yellows and white.

Watermelon

Cool Peach

Peach is a variation of Pink with added touch of yellows and white.

.Rustic Earth, 30ml Jar, Rustic Autumn Set / Primary Elements Dry Paint Pigment
Rustic Earth

Brown Yellow

Brown is the dominant color and yellow- orange is the non-dominant

Nutmeg, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Nutmeg

Brown

The three primary colors (red, yellow, blue), when mixed, make brown.

Cinnamon Brown, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Cinnamon Brown

Brown red

Brown is the dominant color and yellow- orange is the non-dominant

Antique Blackened Colors

In color theory, a tint is a mixture of a color with white, which reduces darkness, while a shade is a mixture with black, which increases darkness. Both processes affect the resulting color mixture's relative lightness. A tone is produced either by mixing a color with grey, or by both tinting and shading.

...Azurite, Limited Edition 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Azurite
Mulberry

Antique Blackened Colors a shade is a mixture with black, which increases darkness.

Opaque Tinted White Colors

In color theory, a tint is a mixture of a color with white, which reduces darkness, while a shade is a mixture with black, which increases darkness. Both processes affect the resulting color mixture's relative lightness. A tone is produced either by mixing a color with grey, or by both tinting and shading.

Fairy Plum, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Fairy Plum
Mint Julep, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Mint Julep

Opaque Whitened” tints” a tint is a mixture of a color with white, which increases lightness

Neutral Shades, Skin Tones & Grays

Almond Beige, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Almond Beige

Yellow tones

Natural Linen, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Natural Linen

Rose tones

Cinnamon Stick, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Cinnamon Stick

Cool Tones

Frosts All Colors mixed in White mica bases

Bashful Blue, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Bashful Blue
Sugar Plum, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
Sugar Plum