Cerulean Blue (Chromium)

Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

Also Known as; Cobalt Chromite, Cerulean Blue Chromium & Aquamarine

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Description:

Cerulean Blue (Chromium) P.B. 36 is a soft, cool-toned watercolour pigment that offers a fresh, serene sky blue with subtle green undertones. Known for its natural, airy quality, Cerulean Blue (Chromium) is perfect for capturing the essence of clear skies, coastal waters, and light-filled landscapes. Its pale, opaque blue hue brings a calm, atmospheric effect to any composition, making it an essential colour for artists focused on nature, seascapes, and broad, open skies.

This pigment is semi-opaque, allowing for smooth, even washes with a gentle granulating texture that adds depth and visual interest. When used at full strength, Cerulean Blue (Chromium) provides a crisp, cool blue, while diluted, it softens into delicate, transparent tones ideal for backgrounds, highlights, or atmospheric transitions. The granulation of the pigment creates a natural texture, perfect for capturing water effects or cloudy skies.

Renowned for its excellent lightfastness, Cerulean Blue (Chromium) retains its vibrant colour over time, ensuring long-lasting brilliance. It mixes well with other colours, producing beautiful soft greens when blended with yellows and muted purples when combined with reds. This versatile, cool blue is a staple in many watercolour palettes, offering a tranquil, natural tone that is perfect for creating a sense of light, air, and space in watercolour paintings.

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Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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