Light Ultramarine Blue
 
Joules & Joules Light Ultramarine Blue Matte Acrylic Paint presents a light, warm blue with semi-opaque transparency, moderate tinting strength, and soft coverage. Formulated from a blend of pigments PB29 (Ultramarine Blue) and PW6 (Titanium White), it offers fast drying time and a uniform matte finish, making it ideal for light layers, glazes, and gradual applications that require tonal delicacy and subtle nuances.
 
Ultramarine Blue, historically derived from lapis lazuli, has been prized since the Middle Ages for its intensity and purity, and was widely used in prestigious religious and artistic works. The modern acrylic version combines aesthetic tradition with chemical stability, allowing the characteristic luminosity of the natural pigment to be reproduced with greater practicality, control, and superior lightfastness.
 
With a lightfastness rating of I (Excellent), this paint maintains its vibrant tone even in long-term applications. Although it is sensitive to weak acids, which may cause discoloration, it offers reliable durability and consistency for professional acrylic painting. It is a versatile choice for artists seeking a refined, luminous, and stable light blue, well suited for delicate nuances and atmospheric effects.
 
Color Index
PB 29 + PW 6
 
Binder
Acrylic Resin
 
Transparency/Opacity
Semi-Opaque
 
Lightfastness
I (Excellent)
 
Tinting Strength
Medium
 
Drying Time
Fast
 
Notes
Rapidly discolored by the action of weak acids, which attack it by forming hydrogen sulfide.
 
Toxicity
Not considered toxic; however, ingestion, contact with eyes, and prolonged skin contact should be avoided.
 
MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Available on the website here.
 
Series
2
 
Availability
37 ml and 100 ml tubes, and 250 ml jars.