White is the colour an acrylic painter uses more of than any other — by a considerable margin. It goes into almost every mix, it underpins every light tone, it covers grounds, it adjusts opacity, and it forms the base of countless tinted colours. Stocking it in a small tube is a false economy. The System 3 Titanium White 1 litre pot is the practical answer — the same pigment, the same formulation, the same reliable performance as the tube range, in a wide-neck stackable bottle that keeps a generous working supply on hand without constant reordering.
System 3 Titanium White uses Pigment White 6 — pure titanium dioxide — the most opaque and highest-coverage white pigment available. It is a genuine workhorse colour with outstanding tinting strength and covering power, capable of lifting any colour it is mixed into and covering any surface in a single confident coat when used neat. The soft body consistency is smooth and creamy, easy to load onto a brush or palette knife, and consistent throughout the pot. It can be thinned with water for lighter applications or used straight for maximum opacity.
The wide-neck bottle with screw top and flip-up lid makes it practical for studio use at any scale — easy to access with a brush, easy to decant into a palette, and easy to reseal between sessions. The 1 litre size is particularly useful for large-scale work, murals, background coverage, and any painting practice where white is used heavily and frequently. Made in the UK by Daler-Rowney, a company with a history in artists' materials stretching back to 1783.
Why do acrylic painters use so much white? White is used to lighten any colour, to mix tints, to adjust opacity, and to create highlights. Because it goes into the majority of colour mixes in any painting, it is used at a far higher rate than any other colour on the palette. Buying white in a larger size is simply practical — it runs out faster than anything else.
What is the difference between Titanium White and Zinc Mixing White? Titanium White uses PW6 — titanium dioxide — which is highly opaque with excellent covering power and strong tinting strength. It is the most versatile and widely used white in acrylic painting. Zinc Mixing White uses PW5 — zinc oxide — which is more transparent and less dominant in mixes, making it better suited to subtle tinting where Titanium White's opacity would overpower the other colours. System 3 stocks both — Titanium White for general use, Zinc Mixing White for delicate mixing work.
Can it be used for murals and large-scale work? Yes — the 1 litre size and the System 3 formulation are both well suited to large-scale work. System 3 has been tested on concrete, masonry, and brick for exterior mural use, and the Titanium White is fully compatible with the full System 3 colour range for mixing on any scale.
Is the wide-neck bottle practical for studio use? Yes — the wide neck allows easy access with a brush, palette knife, or for decanting into a palette cup. The screw top with flip-up lid reseals securely between sessions to prevent the paint skinning over.
