Solid Solutions Cobalt Blue Hue Matte Acrylic Paint is a clear, mid blue made by combining ultramarine (PB29) and phthalo (PB15:3) blues with a touch of titanium white (PW6). A Series 1 professional artist grade acrylic, it dries quickly to a smooth, archival matte finish that rivals gouache, with the permanence of acrylic. Lightfast (ASTM I), permanent and water resistant once dry. 250ml, proudly made in Australia.
Product details
Colour
Cobalt Blue Hue
Pigment
PB29, PB15:3, PW6
Lightfastness
ASTM I
Opacity
Opaque
Finish
Matte
Size
250ml
Grade
Series 1 professional
Made in
Australia
About Cobalt Blue Hue
Cobalt Blue Hue gives the look of cobalt blue at a more accessible price. It is made by combining ultramarine and phthalo blues with a touch of titanium white.
The result is a clean, opaque mid blue that sits between the warmth of ultramarine and the intensity of phthalo, making it an easy, reliable everyday blue.
Mixing with Cobalt Blue Hue
Sky blues
Add Titanium White for clear, soft sky blues.
Greens
Mix with Primary Yellow for fresh mid greens.
Greys
Combine with Burnt Sienna for soft, natural blue-greys.
Deeper blues
Add a little Phthalo Blue or Midnight Blue to deepen the colour.
Best for
Skies and seascapes
Everyday blue
Illustration and design
Landscapes
Murals
Flat colour areas
Key features
Smooth matte finish
Series 1 artist grade
Highly pigmented
Lightfast (ASTM I)
Permanent and water resistant
Quick drying
Water-based
Made in Australia
FAQs
Is Cobalt Blue Hue real cobalt?+
No. It is a hue: a blend of ultramarine blue, phthalo blue and titanium white that matches the look of cobalt blue.
What pigments are in Cobalt Blue Hue?+
PB29 (ultramarine blue), PB15:3 (phthalo blue) and PW6 (titanium white), rated ASTM I for lightfastness.
Is it opaque?+
Yes. It is an opaque blue that covers well.
Does it dry matte?+
Yes. It dries to a smooth, flat matte finish that is permanent and water resistant.
Clean up & storage
Clean up
Wash brushes with soap and water while the paint is still wet.
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