The color was one of the earliest synthesize pigments dating back to the 1600's and very popular with the old masters

but so luminous that it's almost electric

Its name comes from the Greek word kyanos meaning dark blue enamel

Colour index number: 20034-20060

0 Y Value 6

schmincke horadam gouache cobalt blue deep Light Ochre The color was one ofHORADAM GOUACHE offers excellent floating properties. The range, consisting of 48 of the finest gouache colours, can be diluted with water and mixed individually as well as with Designers Gouache. Once dry, HORADAM GOUACHE can be opened again to continue working on all types of absorbent and nonabsorbent paper, cardboard and canvas. Thanks to the extra fine pigment grain size, these finest artists' colours can also be applied using a 0. 15 mm fine