Ultramarine Blue is a classic ultramarine – a saturated blue with a soft violet core and centuries of tradition behind it. On a figure it reads deep and rich, and in mixes it gives beautiful violets because its violet component works with red.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0095 |
| EAN | 8432074900955 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Abyss Blue and Prussian Blue, transitions and highlights with Sky Blue and Rainfall Blue.
When do I use Ultramarine and when Phthalo Blue?
Ultramarine has a violet core, Phthalo a green one. For violet mixes and warm blues take Ultramarine; for clean greens and cool blues, Phthalo Blue.
How do I highlight it without losing saturation?
Through Sky Blue and Ice Blue, not white. With white a blue loses its character by the second step and the surface starts to look grey.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.