Blick Artists' Oil Color - Cerulean Blue, 40 ml tube

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Blick Artists' Oil Paint - Cerulean Blue, 40 ml tube and swatch

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No.
305
Description:
Artist Oil Paint
Color:
Cerulean Blue
Size:
40 ml (1.35 oz)
Format:
Tube
Series:
6

Note on select colors - Raw Umber, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Indian Yellow, Permanent Tuscan Earth, Olive Green, and Sap Green were originally formulated with mineral spirits, which may result in a slightly stronger scent. This does not affect the quality, performance, or permanence of the paint.

The formula has since been updated to remove mineral spirits. Due to mixed stock, you may receive either version. If you prefer a consistently low-odor option, consider Utrecht Artists' Oil Paint . For product questions, email our Product Information team Info@dickblick.com or call 1-800-933-2542. For existing orders, email orders@dickblick.com or call 1-800-828-4548.

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Due to differences in users’ monitors, the colors presented are an approximation of the true color.

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Pigment Information

This color contains the following pigments:

PB35-Cerulean Blue


Pigment Name

PB35-Cerulean Blue

Pigment Type

inorganic

Chemical Name

cobalt(II) stannate

Chemical Formula

CoO n SnO2

Properties

Cerulean Blue is the standard cool blue, considered the traditional counterpart to Ultramarine, and is often used for painting atmospheric shades. It is quick drying and retains its color well, better than any other blue, in oil paint form. However, it tends to granulate or become chalky in watercolors. It has limited hiding power, is semi-opaque, and is easy to control. Its tinting capacity is low, so it can become lost when mixing.

Permanence

Cerulean Blue has excellent permanence. It is very stable and lightfast.

History

The name Cerulean Blue comes from the Latin word caelum, meaning sky. This pigment was discovered in 1805 by Andreas Hopfner, but it was not widely available until introduced by Messrs. G. Rowney & Co. in England under the name coeruleum in 1860 for use in aquarelle and oil painting. It was produced by the action of heat on cobalt oxide and other metallic bases.


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UPC Code: 741389064220