Lunar Blue, watercolor paint by Daniel Smith
created at: 2026-05-12
Lunar Blue 183 by Daniel Smith (a part of the Extra Fine Watercolors Standard Set range) is a non-staining △ half-transparent ◐ highly granulating GG paint with color separation and excellent lightfastness ***.Pigment composition, 2 pigments:
PBk11 - Mars Black. PBk11, Mars Black, is an iron oxide-based black with strong opacity and excellent lightfastness. It has a warm undertone and granulates beautifully in watercolor, making it suitable for shadows, earthy mixtures, and expressive monochromes. It’s slower to dry and denser than other blacks.
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PB15 - Phthalocyanine Blue. Phthalocyanine Blue (PB15) is an intense cyan pigment known for its high chroma and tinting strength. It is more green-leaning than Ultramarine and is considered an essential color in many palettes.
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