Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S1 - Mountain Blue

Discover serene, airy tones with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Mountain Blue (Colour No. 480, Series 1). This traditional, soft light blue is created from a refined blend of Zinc Sulphide/Barium Sulphate, Ultramarine Blue, and Phthalocyanine Green (PW5, PB29, PG7) to deliver a balanced, neutral blue with excellent lightfastness.

Mountain Blue is prized for its delicate luminosity and natural softness, making it an ideal choice for skies, distant landscapes, misty atmospheres, and gentle water reflections. Its semi-transparent nature allows for smooth layering and subtle gradations, providing control and versatility in both large washes and fine detailing.

Crafted with Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, each Horadam Aquarell paint guarantees exceptional rewetting properties, consistent pigment dispersion, and long-lasting brilliance. Even when dried on the palette, the colour reactivates effortlessly for reliable performance every time.

With over 150 professional colours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan (sold separately) and 95 single-pigment hues offering clean mixing results, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell represents the pinnacle of German watercolour craftsmanship.

Mountain Blue (Series 1) is a semi-transparent, traditional light blue celebrated for its soft tonal balance, reliable lightfastness, and versatility across natural and atmospheric subjects a timeless essential in every artist’s palette.