Cobalt blue hue is a pure blue pigment tone that is very similar to cobalt blue. Real cobalt was discovered in 1802 by the French chemist Thénard as an alternative pigment to the expensive lapis lazuli blue.

Replace hazardous solvents with water without compromising on quality. Designed to look and perform just like traditional oil paint. Available in 40 colors.

Suitable for cleaning with water. Winsor & Newton Artisan water-mixable oil color is a genuine oil paint made from modified linseed oil and modified safflower oil. This modification means that Artisan water-mixable oil colors can be used without hazardous solvents - they can be cleaned with water. The paint has been formulated to look and function like conventional oil paint. The color depth, thick consistency, lightfastness, opacity/transparency, permanence, and drying times are all comparable to traditional oils. They are particularly well-suited for artists who share a workspace or prefer to avoid solvents at school or home. Using Artisan oils, mediums, and varnishes with the color palette ensures that the resulting combination remains water-soluble.