Pigments Used in Blue Paint
The following are pigments used in the production of blue paint. Click on the names to learn more:
Azurite: A carbonate of copper that is often found in copper ore deposits.
Cerulean: A cobalt compound most commonly used for sky blue.
Cobalt Blue: Another cobalt compound with a slightly gray coloration.
Egyptian Blue: The first artificial blue pigment, discovered by the Egyptians.
Prussian Blue: A dark blue paint made from iron and cyanide.
Ultramarine: Made from the gem known as lapis lazuli.