Prussian Blue Hue

One of the first synthesized pigments, this deep, nearly black color is alkaline sensitive so not found in acrylic paints. Our modern mixture provides a similar color with great permanence.

Technical Detail

Pigment Classification

Mixture

Color Index Name

PBk9 / PB15:0 / PV23

Color Index Number

74160 / 51319 / 77266

Chemical Description

Amorphous Carbon produced by charring animal bones / Copper Phthalocyanine / Carbazole Dioxazine

Opacity / Transparency

Semi-Transparent
Semi-Transparent

Lightfastness rating

2

Permanency

Very Good

Munsell Notation Listing

Hue:8.9 P Value:2 Chroma:0.8

Gloss Average

29.4

Viscosity Range

4000-15000 CPS

CIE L*a*b* Values

L*24.09 a*1.17 b*-3.9

Tint Strength

75.09

Available Sizes

SizeItemUPC
2 oz tube0007460-2738797746022
5 oz tube0007460-3738797746039
8 oz jar0007460-5738797746053
1 oz sample0007460-S738797746015
OPEN Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - 8 oz jar - 08-oz
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OPEN Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - application
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OPEN Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - 2 oz tube - 02-oz
OPEN Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - 8 oz jar - 08-oz
OPEN Acrylic Color - Prussian Blue Hue - tint-glaze