Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S2 - Paris Blue

Experience the classic elegance of Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Paris Blue (Colour No. 491, Series 2), a traditional deep blue known for its rich tone, high tinting strength, and reliable lightfastness. Slightly more greenish than Prussian Blue, this colour offers depth and vibrancy that make it ideal for landscapes, skies, shadows, and expressive washes.

Formulated from a carefully balanced blend of Phthalocyanine Blue and Iron Cyan Blue (PB15, PB15:1, PB27), Paris Blue produces a semi-opaque, cool-toned hue with smooth layering properties and strong colour saturation. Its dynamic undertone shifts subtly between greenish and neutral blue, creating natural transitions that are both bold and atmospheric.

Each Horadam Aquarell pigment is bound with finely selected Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, ensuring superior resolubility, excellent control, and seamless reactivation even after drying. This ensures consistent colour flow, allowing artists to achieve clean, even washes or richly textured effects.

With over 150 professional shades available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan (sold separately) and 95 single-pigment options for pure, accurate mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell continues to define the highest standards of watercolour craftsmanship.

Paris Blue (Series 2) is a semi-opaque, traditional deep blue with good lightfastness and high tinting power, perfect for artists seeking a classic, slightly greenish blue that brings versatility and richness to every painting.