Prussian Blue Hue

Item: 1460

One of the first synthesized pigments, this deep, nearly black color is alkaline sensitive so not found in acrylic paints. Our modern mixture provides a similar color with great permanence. (Series 4)

Technical Detail

Pigment Classification

Mixture

Color Index Name

PBk9 / PB15:0 / PV23

Color Index Number

74160 / 51319 / 77266

Chemical Description

Amorphous Carbon produced by charring animal bones / Copper Phthalocyanine / Carbazole Dioxazine

Opacity / Transparency

Semi-Transparent
Semi-Transparent

Lightfastness rating

2

Permanency

Very Good

Munsell Notation Listing

Hue:8 Value:2.4 Chroma:1.5

Gloss Average

73.78

Viscosity Range

16000-20000 CPS

CIE L*a*b* Values

L*24.61 a*2.16 b*-3.37

Tint Strength

70.3

Available Sizes

SizeItemUPC
2 oz tube0001460-2738797146020
5 oz tube0001460-3738797146037
4 oz jar0001460-4738797146044
8 oz jar0001460-5738797146051
16 oz jar0001460-6738797146068
32 oz jar0001460-7738797146075
128oz HDPE Wht Pail0001460-8738797146082
Heavy Body Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - 8 oz jar - 08-oz
Heavy Body Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - tint-glaze
Heavy Body Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - swatches-web-1000px
Heavy Body Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - 2 oz tube - 02-oz
Heavy Body Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - 8 oz jar - 08-oz
Heavy Body Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - tint-glaze