Description
Primary Blue | Matisse Studio acrylic paint
Primary Blue is the foundation of a minimalist palette, with an impact that goes beyond basic colour mixing. It excels when paired with Primary Yellow and Primary Red in three and five colour systems, as well as in CMYK print processes. However, its true strength lies in the uniqueness of its hue—a versatile, indispensable colour prized by artists for its purity and adaptability.
As a spectrum-centred colour, Primary Blue is ideal for creating the widest possible range of secondary colours. Unlike Ultramarine Blue, which is red-leaning and struggles to produce clean greens, this colour is perfectly balanced. It effortlessly yields bright, vivid greens when mixed with Primary Yellow and luminous violets with Primary Red, making it a favourite for teaching the fundamentals of colour theory. With the addition of black and white, artists can craft full-colour compositions with a mere handful of paints, using an economical palette selection to create captivating results.
For landscape artists, it transforms skies and seas into vibrant realities when mixed with Australian Sky Blue. Blended with Cobalt Teal or Aqua Green Light, it captures the turquoise allure of tropical oceans—from the Caribbean to the Great Barrier Reef. Meanwhile, earthy pairings reveal unexpected depths: Transparent Yellow Oxide produces greens ranging from olive to mossy, while Transparent Red Oxide creates a warm, nuanced black.
