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Colour Index Code
PB50
Cobalt Teal Blue
- Chemistry
- Cobalt aluminate / cobalt tin oxide
- Origin
- Synthetic mineral.
- History
- A cobalt-based teal; stable, opaque, and permanent.
- Toxicity
- Cobalt - care required.
Cobalt Teal Blue (PB50) is Cobalt aluminate / cobalt tin oxide. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PB50: Questions & Answers
What is PB50?
PB50 (Cobalt Teal Blue) is Cobalt aluminate / cobalt tin oxide. Synthetic mineral..
What is the chemistry of PB50?
PB50 is Cobalt aluminate / cobalt tin oxide.
Is PB50 toxic?
Cobalt - care required.
Is PB50 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PB50 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PB50 transparent or opaque?
PB50 is semi-transparent.
Does PB50 granulate?
In watercolour, PB50 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PB50?
PB50 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Cobalt Teal Blue Shade, Cobalt Teal Blue Shade.
Michael Harding colours using PB50
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PB50
1 colour
Watercolours containing PB50
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Teal Blue Shade No. 516 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Cobalt Teal Blue Shade W304 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
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