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

Bring timeless depth and natural harmony to your artwork with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Prussian Blue (Colour No. 492, Series 1). This classic deep blue is beloved by artists for its versatility, high tinting strength, and ability to capture the subtle tones of skies, shadows, and seascapes with exceptional realism.

Formulated from Iron Cyan Blue (PB27), Prussian Blue delivers a semi-opaque, rich tone that combines tradition with outstanding lightfastness. Its natural transparency and depth make it ideal for glazing, blending, or creating layered gradients from intense darks to airy, delicate blues.

Crafted using premium Kordofan Gum Arabic sourced from the southern Sahara, Horadam Aquarell paints ensure superior flow control, flawless reactivation, and dependable resolubility even after drying. Each pigment is rigorously tested to maintain consistency and purity, guaranteeing professional results every time you paint.

With over 150 professional shades available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan (sold separately) and 95 single-pigment options for precise, clean colour mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell stands as one of the world’s most trusted watercolour ranges.

Prussian Blue (Series 1) is a semi-opaque, highly lightfast deep blue ideal for skies, oceans, and moody atmospheric effects, offering a perfect balance of tradition, intensity, and control for both classical and contemporary watercolourists.