Daniel Smith Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) is a vibrant, intense blue with a subtle red undertone. Known for its exceptional strength and versatility, even a small amount can go a long way—perfect for painting expansive skies or creating a full range of values. Its transparent nature makes it ideal for rendering water, glass, or delicate areas like stems and containers.
• Pigment: PB 15:6 | Series: 1
• Lightfastness: I – Excellent
• Transparency: Transparent
• Staining: 4-High Staining
• Granulation: Non-Granulating
• Packed with rich pure pigment
• No fillers or waxes
Swatch info: Starting with 10 parts water to 1 part paint (by weight) in the palette, the chemist painted the top half of the swatch uniformly with a round brush to show the paint’s color and characteristics. For the bottom half, a 0.75-inch flat brush was dipped into the paint well just once, then the color was applied in stripes until the brush was dry, which shows the color’s tone and behavior through a wash.
