Cerulean Blue (Chromium) – Professional Handmade Watercolour

Also Known As: Cobalt Chromite, Cerulean Blue Chromium, Aquamarine

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Description

Cerulean Blue (Chromium) is a soft, cool-toned pigment made with P.B. 36, known for its tranquil, sky-blue hue with a gentle greenish tint. This semi-opaque watercolour is beloved for its serene, natural quality—ideal for painting expansive skies, light-filled seascapes, and subtle atmospheric effects. Its subtle granulation adds depth and texture, making it a top choice for landscape and nature-based compositions.

In full strength, Cerulean Blue (Chromium) offers a fresh, crisp blue, while diluted it becomes a delicate, airy wash—perfect for soft highlights and layered glazes. Its moderate granulation lends itself beautifully to textured effects like cloud formations and shifting ocean surfaces. This pigment is non-staining, allowing for more control and liftability, particularly useful in layering and corrections.

With exceptional lightfastness (AAA), this pigment ensures your work remains vibrant and true over time. It pairs well with warm and cool colours alike, producing gentle greens with yellows or subtle mauves when mixed with reds. A must-have for any artist's palette, Cerulean Blue (Chromium) offers calm elegance and reliable performance across a wide range of techniques.

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Use distilled water with all our handmade watercolours to ensure the purest possible colour and performance.

If you have any questions about this pigment or its use, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help!

Our professional watercolours are handmade in small batches for artists of all skill levels who value rich, high-quality pigments and lasting performance.

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