First presented as a pigment in London in November 1935, Phthalo Blue was claimed to be the most important discovery of blue shades since Prussian Blue and Artificial Ultramarine. It is even considered by some as a superior pigment to both.
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Shade
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Phthalo Blue
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Shade Code
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358
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Working Time
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High
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Drying Time
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Moderate
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Series Number
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2
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Pigment Code
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PB 15:1
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Transparency
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Transparent- See-through shades that are great for layering and glazing
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Permanency
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A-A for Absolutely Permanent - Permanent with chances of slight fading when mixed with a white shade.
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Features
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High performance pigment for long life of the painting
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Greater pigment load for better coverage and vibrant colours
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New generation, absolutely transparent binders to ensure no colour shift
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Greater open time facilitates 'Wet in Wet' blending and thick relief work
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Thick formulation for great impasto effects
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100% vegan
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