Shire Blue, watercolor paint by Shminke Horadam Aquarell

Shire Blue 934 by Shminke Horadam Aquarell (a part of the Supergranulating Colours range) is a staining ▲ opaque ● highly granulating GG paint with excellent lightfastness ***.

Pigment composition, 3 pigments:

PB29 - Ultramarine Blue. A vivid blue pigment made from ultramarine, PB29 is known for its granulating texture and excellent lightfastness. Often used in landscape and sky washes, it offers a cooler tone compared to other blues and is valued for its transparency and liftability in watercolor techniques.
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PG26 - Cobalt Chromite Green. PG26 is a cobalt-chromium-based inorganic pigment with a distinctive dull bluish to yellow-light green hue. Made by calcining cobalt and chromium oxides at high temperatures, it forms a stable oxide with excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, and light. In watercolor, it is moderately staining with average tinting strength. Known for its durability and unique green tone, it is used in high-performance applications and functional coatings, as well as by artists needing vivid, weather-resistant color.
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PY159 - Zirconium Praseodymium Silicate Yellow. PY159, Zirconium Praesodymium Yellow, is an inorganic pigment valued for its pale, warm yellow hue and extreme lightfastness. Semi-transparent and granulating, it offers a soft, naturalistic tone useful for muted earth palettes. Commonly used in tile and ceramic industries, it is also appreciated by watercolorists seeking gentle yellows for backgrounds or antique effects. Its intrinsic whiteness and low tinting strength make it a subtle yet stable pigment in mixed media.
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