PB35 CI#77368
64% of Cerulean Blue in a tube
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Lightfastness: 8/8
The color is a vibrant cerulean blue. It's a medium-toned blue with a slight greenish tinge. This cerulean blue has a fresh, airy quality reminiscent of clear skies or tropical waters, with a more aquatic feel. The hue maintains its clarity even where it's thinly applied. Cerulean blue is known for its stability, lightfastness, and low tinting strength, making it valuable for creating subtle atmospheric effects.
History:
Swiss chemist Albrecht Höpfner created cerulean blue in the early 19th century by mixing cobalt blue with calcinated tins, salts, and silica. English colorman George Rowney made cerulean blue widely available in 1860 under the trade name Coeruleum.
Famous Works:
- Claude Monet used it in "La Gare Saint-Lazare" (1877)
- Édouard Manet employed it in "Corner of a Café-Concert" (1878)
- Berthe Morisot utilized it for the blue coat in "Summer's Day" (1879)
