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

Immerse your artwork in timeless depth with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Ultramarine Blue (Colour No. 496, Series 2), a strong, saturated blue that blends brilliance with subtle complexity. This distinctive hue combines Phthalocyanine Blue and Ultramarine Blue (PB15, PB29) to create a semi-transparent, slightly muted tone perfect for both expressive washes and balanced colour mixing.

With its rich chroma and dependable lightfastness, Ultramarine Blue offers exceptional versatility, performing beautifully in landscapes, seascapes, and atmospheric skies. Its dual-pigment formulation provides a vibrant yet harmonious character, making it a go-to choice for artists who value colour depth and control.

Each Horadam Aquarell paint is expertly formulated using Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara carefully tested and hand-selected to ensure superb resolubility, controlled paint flow, and lasting brilliance. Whether freshly squeezed or reactivated from a dry palette, this paint retains its professional-grade consistency and intensity.

With over 150 professional colours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan (sold separately) and 95 single-pigment hues ideal for precise, clean mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell remains one of the most trusted names in watercolour.

Ultramarine Blue (Series 2) is a semi-transparent, deep blue with good lightfastness and excellent mixing balance, offering artists a refined and versatile tone for creating vivid skies, serene waters, and dimensional shadows.