Prussian Blue
Prussian Blue is a very intense, cool blue. A perfect night sky starting point in landscape painting. Prussian Blue is historically significant as the first modern synthetic pigment and as such is still regarded as a must have by many artists. Its dark intensity and slightly greenish undertone distinguish it from the warmer Ultramarine.
Pigment:
Ferric Ferrocyanide
Classification:
Synthetic Inorganic
CI Name:
PB27 (77510)
Vehicle:
Linseed Oil
Hiding power:
Semi-Opaque
Pigment Loading:
Medium
Consistency:
Buttery
Drying rate:
2-5 days
ASTM:
I
Product Code:
0812
Series:
2
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