Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S2 - Indigo

Achieve rich shadows and elegant depth with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Indigo (Colour No. 485, Series 2). This deep, velvety blue-black is perfect for creating dramatic shading, atmospheric washes, and subtle tonal variations across a wide range of subjects from moody skies and ocean depths to portrait shadows and night scenes.

Formulated with Phthalocyanine Blue and Synthetic Indigo (PB15:1, PB66), this opaque, lightfast pigment blend delivers a smooth, powerful tone with excellent coverage and intensity. A modern reimagining of the traditional plant-based indigo dye from India, Schmincke’s formulation ensures improved permanence and stability without sacrificing the timeless beauty of the original hue.

Each Horadam Aquarell paint is bound with carefully selected Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, ensuring superior reusability, exceptional resolubility, and consistent flow control. Whether used directly from the tube or reactivated from a dry palette, this paint maintains its brilliance and professional performance.

With over 150 professional colours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan (sold separately) and 95 single-pigment hues for clean, predictable mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell represents the pinnacle of watercolour craftsmanship.

Indigo (Series 2) is an opaque, dark blue-black tone with superb depth and blending ability, ideal for shading, glazing, and atmospheric effects that bring dimension and sophistication to your artwork.