Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S1 - Cobalt Blue Tone

Enjoy the brilliance of cobalt without the heavy metals with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Cobalt Blue Tone (Colour No. 486, Series 1). This metal-free alternative to traditional cobalt blue offers a luminous, semi-transparent blue hue enhanced by the subtle inclusion of zinc white, giving it a soft, airy radiance ideal for skies, seascapes, and delicate washes.

Formulated with Ultramarine Blue and Zinc White (PB29, PW4), this semi-transparent pigment blend provides a balanced, cool blue with a smooth consistency and excellent lightfastness. The zinc oxide content contributes to its gentle opacity and a beautifully controlled diffusion of colour on paper, allowing effortless layering and blending.

Each Horadam Aquarell paint is expertly bound with Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara carefully tested and selected to ensure exceptional resolubility, consistent reactivation, and natural flow. Even after drying, it rewets easily while retaining its clarity and brilliance.

With over 150 artist-grade colours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan (sold separately) and 95 single-pigment options for pure, predictable mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell sets the gold standard in fine watercolour craftsmanship.

Cobalt Blue Tone (Series 1) is a semi-transparent, cool mid-blue with excellent lightfastness and smooth gradation, perfect for artists seeking a safer, metal-free version of cobalt blue with uncompromising vibrancy and performance.