Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade vs Kings Blue Light
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Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade and Kings Blue Light are both Michael Harding oil colours.
Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade uses PB15.1; Kings Blue Light uses PW6, PB29.
Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade is single-pigment, while Kings Blue Light blends 2 pigments.
They differ in transparency, tinting strength and drying time.
They share matching lightfastness, vehicle and vegan status.
| Property | Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade | Kings Blue Light |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Organic | Inorganic |
| Oil Type | Linseed Oil | Linseed Oil |
| Drying Time | Fast | Average |
| Pigment Index | PB15.1 | PW6, PB29 |
| Lightfastness | Excellent | Excellent |
| Opacity | Transparent | Opaque |
| Series | Series 2 | Series 2 |
| Toxicity | Non-Toxic | Non-Toxic |
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