Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S1 - Lamp Black (Blue Black)

Achieve subtle sophistication and tonal depth with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Lamp Black (Blue Black) (Colour No. 781, Series 1), a cool, opaque greyish-black composed of pure carbon (PBk6). Renowned for its smooth, even coverage and gentle blue undertone, this classic pigment is a staple for base layers, monochromatic work, and tonal studies.

Lamp Black (Blue Black) provides a soft, velvety appearance and excellent control, allowing artists to build rich shadows and delicate gradients with ease. Its cool undertone makes it an excellent choice for mixing natural greys, desaturating brighter colours, or establishing depth in skies, water, and neutral backgrounds. Favoured for underpainting, it offers dependable opacity without overpowering other hues.

Each Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paint is made using the finest Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, carefully tested to ensure optimal flow, superb resolubility, and long-lasting colour brilliance. Even after drying, the paint reactivates effortlessly with water, retaining its creamy consistency and professional-grade pigmentation.

With over 150 professional watercolours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues for clean and precise mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell remains the benchmark of quality for artists worldwide.

Lamp Black (Blue Black) (Series 1) is an opaque, cool-toned, lightfast black that brings elegant neutrality and fine tonal control perfect for base washes, shadows, and muted gradients in professional watercolour painting.