Cobalt Green, watercolor paint by Holbein Artists Watercolor

created at: 2026-08-05

Cobalt Green by Holbein Artists Watercolor watercolor swatch Cobalt Green 063 by Holbein Artists Watercolor (a part of the Standard Set range) is a low staining ◭ opaque non-granulating paint with excellent lightfastness ***. how to read dragon swatch?


Pigment composition, 3 pigments:


PG18 - Viridian. PG18, Viridian, is a cool, transparent green pigment with a slightly bluish cast. It is non-staining and granulates well in watercolor, making it useful in foliage, water, and atmospheric effects. Although lower in tinting strength, its lightfastness is excellent.
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PB28 - Cobalt Blue. Cobalt Blue (PB28) is a neutral, non-staining primary blue pigment. It is semi-transparent and ideal for glazing methods, known for its ability to create soft edges and lift easily.
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PW6 - Titanium White. PW6, Titanium White, is an opaque white pigment with very high coverage and strong tinting strength. It is often used to lighten other colors and create pastel tones. While not traditionally used in transparent watercolor techniques, it is useful in gouache and mixed media.
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