Solid Solutions Phthalo Blue Matte Acrylic Paint is an intense, deep transparent blue with a green undertone, made with pure phthalocyanine blue pigment (PB15:3). 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, permanent and water resistant once dry. 250ml, proudly made in Australia.
Product details
Colour
Phthalo Blue
Pigment
PB15:3
Lightfastness
ASTM I
Opacity
Transparent
Finish
Matte
Size
250ml
Grade
Series 1 professional
Made in
Australia
About Phthalo Blue
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) comes from the phthalocyanine pigments introduced in the 1930s. It is one of the strongest blues on the palette: a small amount goes a long way, and it delivers a deep, vivid blue with a hint of green.
Because it is transparent, Phthalo Blue is ideal for glazing and layering. Thin layers over dry colour create rich, luminous blues, while undiluted it dries to a dark, velvety matte blue that is almost navy.
Mixing with Phthalo Blue
Strong tinting power
Add Phthalo Blue a little at a time. It quickly overpowers other colours in a mix.
Clean greens
Mix with a yellow such as Primary Yellow for bright, clean greens, or Yellow Oxide for softer, natural greens.
Rich darks
Combine with Burnt Umber or Burnt Sienna for deep, near-black darks with more life than straight black.
Tints and sky blues
Add Titanium White for clear sky, ocean and pastel blues.
Best for
Glazing and layering
Skies and seascapes
Mixing greens
Illustration and design
Abstract painting
Deep shadows
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 Phthalo Blue transparent or opaque?+
Phthalo Blue is transparent. It is ideal for glazing over dry colour; for more coverage, mix with a little Titanium White.
What is the pigment in Phthalo Blue?+
It is made with PB15:3, phthalocyanine blue (green shade), rated ASTM I for lightfastness.
Why does Phthalo Blue look almost black straight from the bottle?+
It is a very strong, deep pigment. Thin it or add white to reveal its bright, vivid blue.
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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