Solid Solutions Cobalt Blue heavy body artist acrylic paint, 80mL tube
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Solid Solutions Cobalt Blue heavy body artist acrylic paint, 80mL tube, PB28 opaque colour

Professional Artist Acrylic Paint | Cobalt Blue S5 - 80mL

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Solid Solutions Heavy Body Artist Acrylic Paint in Cobalt Blue delivers the classic, refined blue tone prized by professional artists worldwide. Formulated with a high concentration of genuine cobalt blue pigment (Pigment PB28), this premium artist acrylic paint offers strong opaque coverage, exceptional colour stability, and clean mixing behaviour, making it a cornerstone colour in any professional artist’s acrylic paint palette.

Product details

Colour
Cobalt Blue
Pigment Number
PB28
Pigment Lightfastness Rating
ASTM I
Paint Opacity
Opaque
Series
5
Body
Heavy body
Size
80mL tube
Made In Australia
Yes

Heavy body handling

Developed for precision and expressive control, this heavy body artist acrylic paint features a thick, buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes, palette knife marks, and impasto texture with ease. Ideal for structured layering, bold passages of colour, and refined painterly techniques, this artist paint dries to a flexible, water-resistant acrylic film that becomes permanent once dry while still allowing generous working time for blending and modulation.

Why artists choose it

Whether used for skies, water, architectural forms, or clean colour mixing, Cobalt Blue Artist Acrylic Paint from Solid Solutions stands out for:

  • Opaque coverage — delivers solid, confident colour with excellent hiding power.
  • Single-pigment formulation — genuine PB28 ensures predictable, clean colour mixing.
  • Smooth, buttery handling — heavy body texture retains peaks, strokes, and expressive marks.
  • Fast-drying, flexible film — water-based artist acrylic paint with permanent durability.
  • Heavy-body consistency — ideal for impasto, palette knife work, and textured acrylic painting.
  • Excellent lightfastness — artist-grade pigment resists fading over time.

Who it is for

Suitable for artists across all disciplines — from fine art and professional studio practice to mixed media and education — this 80mL tube of artist acrylic paint is ideal for everyday painting or portable studio use. Clean-up is quick and easy with soap and water while wet. With its archival quality and timeless colour character, Cobalt Blue is a trusted essential in any professional artist paint collection.

Mixing with Cobalt Blue

Clean skies
Use straight or with Titanium White for clear, luminous skies.
Soft greens
Mix with Yellow Mid for soft, natural greens.
Violets
Add Quinacridone Magenta for clean, cool violets.
Atmospheric greys
Add a touch of Burnt Sienna for soft blue-greys.

Best for

Skies and water
Landscapes
Architectural forms
Colour mixing
Plein air and travel kits

FAQs

What pigment is in Cobalt Blue?+
Genuine cobalt blue pigment, PB28, rated ASTM I for lightfastness.
Is Cobalt Blue opaque?+
Yes. It gives strong, opaque coverage with excellent colour stability.
Why is Cobalt Blue Series 5?+
Genuine cobalt pigment is one of the more costly pigments to produce, so it sits in a higher series.
What is heavy body acrylic paint?+
Heavy body acrylic is a thick, buttery artist acrylic that holds brushstrokes and palette knife marks instead of levelling out. It is used for impasto, textured work and expressive brushwork, and can be thinned with water or a medium when you need it to flow.

Lightfast & Archival Quality

Artists can paint with confidence knowing Solid Solutions Heavy Body Artist Acrylic Paints are engineered for excellent permanence and lightfastness. Lightfastness refers to a pigment’s resistance to fading or colour change when exposed to light — a critical factor for archival artwork. Durable acrylic films combined with stable artist pigments help ensure artworks retain their true colour, clarity, and integrity for years under normal display conditions.

Clean up & storage

Clean up
Wash brushes and palette knives with soap and water while the paint is still wet.
Storage
Wipe the tube neck and replace the cap tightly after use.
Water-based
Dries to a flexible, water-resistant film.
Made in
Australia

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helen Ferguson
Great Paint

I received an order of paint recently and am really pleased with how beautiful the colours are, how well they mix and apply. Will definitely be getting some more! Thanks

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Ursula M.
Great texture and rich pigment

Perfect thick and luscious paint! Smooth application and vibrant colour. Will buy again.

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Kate McGuiness
Give these a serious try.

I have tried out the new range of Professional acrylics, and have found them just as good as the Atelier Interactive, and Windsor and Newton Finity acrylics. The cobalt blue is semi transparent rather than opaque, has a smooth cream consistency and a pleasing satin finish. For the price point you will be pleasantly surprised. Just give them a go!

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Lien Tanner
Great colours

Easy to use and mix. Consistent colour. Would buy again

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ROBERT KOSTER

Professional Artist Acrylic Paint | Cobalt Blue S5 - 80mL