Prussian Blue Watercolor Paint
Prussian Blue is an intense deep blue color used by watercolorists since its inception in the 18th century. Often called the first of the modern pigments, Prussian blue was introduced in the early 1700s.
Rublev Colours Prussian Blue is an intense deep blue color used by watercolorists since its inception in the 18th century. Often called the first of the modern pigments, Prussian blue was introduced in the early 1700s. A German color maker in Berlin named Diesbach accidentally discovered the dark blue pigment in 1704, after using alkali prepared from "animal oil" obtained from an alchemist named J. C. Dippel to prepare Florentine lake.
Rublev Colours Prussian Blue Watercolor
Note: Colors swatches are shown in mass tone at the top, mixed with an equal amount of water, and brushed out toward the bottom. All pictures of color swatches on this website are only approximations of the actual color of the watercolor paint. We have taken every care to match the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, because of the wide variance in color monitors, the results you get may vary.
| Color Information | |
| Single Pigment: | Prussian Blue |
| Binder: | Gum Arabic |
| Pigment Information | |
| Color: | Blue |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Blue 27 (77510) |
| Chemical Name: | Hydrated Iron Hexacyanoferrate complex |
| Chemical Formula: | Fe4[Fe(CN)6S]3•H2O |
| Properties | |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Opacity: | Transparent |
| Tinting Strength: | High |
| Staining: | High |
| Granulating: | Low |
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Notes
Note: Some separation of pigment and medium may occur in Rublev Colours Watercolors and is a natural process when no stabilizers are added to paint to prevent this from occurring.
| SKU | 850-106 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Rublev Colours |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Color | Blue |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Synthetic |
Hazard Identification
Classification according to EC Regulation 1272/2008: This product is not classified as hazardous according to the CLP/GHS Directive.
Classification according to EC Regulation No. 67/548 or No. 1999/45: The material is not subject to classification according to EC lists. This product does not require classification and labeling as hazardous according to CLP/GHS.
Safety Designation
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.
