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The Definition Of Phthalo Blue

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asked Jun 5, 2013 in Art Glossary
edited Jun 17, 2013

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Characteristics: Phthalo blue is a bright, intense blue that's very dark when used thickly. Used as a thin glaze it's very transparent. Mixed with white it's an opaque, beautiful sky blue. Phthalo blue is available in green and red shades.

Common Names: Thalo blue, monestial blue, Winsor blue, monastral blue, phthalocyanine blue, heliogen blue, intense blue, Old Holland blue, Rembrandt blue.

Color Index Name: PB 15. PB15.6 (green shade). PB 16 (metal-free). 

answered Jun 5, 2013