I'm new to watercolor, so I've mostly been using mid-level paints as I learn. This is one of the first quality paints I've tried. It's really velvety and mixes great. A little goes a long way & I can see such a difference in the quality compared to inexpensive chaulky watercolors. I can mix it with a lower quality blue & still end up with really rich purples. It lightens to a nice soft pink. Really nice quality!