MATISSE STR 75ML Midnight Blue S2

Name: Midnight Blue

Pigment tier: Series 2

Available size: 75ml

Application and colour-mixing with Midnight Blue from Matisse:

True to its name, Midnight Blue mirrors the inky allure of a midnight sky, finding a comfortable home in celestial realms or nocturnal waters. One can easily envision Van Gogh drawn to this colour for his nightscapes, given its richer hue compared to Paynes Grey. The transparent Phthalocyanine Blue component enhances light absorption, creating the illusion of a profound darkness, akin to the depths of a midnight sky.

Exploring Unique Mixes

Dive into the captivating world of Midnight Blue blends. A fascinating black emerges when combined with Transparent Red Oxide, where the transparency adds depth, warmth, and an intriguing resemblance to charred wood. Pairing Midnight Blue with Magenta Quin Violet yields a magnificent dark violet with a delightful magenta undertone—outperforming Dioxazine Purple in lightfastness and tinting strength.

Versatility Unveiled in Greens and Grays

Midnight Blue's versatility extends to the realm of greens. Mixing it with light yellows produces dark bottle greens, while Yellow Oxide or Transparent Yellow Oxide introduces earthy, opaque dark greens suitable for foliage. Gray aficionados can rejoice as Midnight Blue, when paired with Ash Pink, conjures soft greys with a greenish to pinkish cast. Combine it with Permanent Light Violet for greys ranging from blue to mauve, or Aqua Green Light for greenish greys. Australian Ghost Gum softens greens towards the hues of gum tree leaves, while Titanium White yields the blue greys of impending summer storms.

Chemical Description: Blend Iron oxide black, Sodium alumisonulphosilicate & Copper phthalocyanine

Pigment Numbers: PB29 PB15.3 PBk11

Lightfastness Rating: ASTM I

Pigment Opacity: Semi-Transparent

Paint Opacity: Opaque