Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Colour, Ultramarine Blue, 500ml, Deep Cool Tone, Smooth Texture & Excellent Coverage

Volume: 500ml; Pigment: Ultramarine Blue (deep, cool blue). Texture: Smooth and easy to blend. Pigment strength: High, for vibrant, long-lasting colour. Drying: Fast-drying formula for quick layering and glazing. Finish: Lightfast and UV resistant to prevent fading. Suitable for landscape, abstract and fine art painting.

It’s great for blending and glazing due to its smooth consistency, allowing soft transitions. Use it for layered underpaints, tonal builds, negative painting, and scenic skies. It also works well for opaque applications in multiple thin coats.

Yes. The Ultramarine Blue in System 3 is designed to be lightfast and UV resistant, helping to prevent fading or discoloration over time when used as part of a proper painting practice.

This is a water-based acrylic suitable for art use. It is generally non-toxic for typical painting environments, but avoid ingestion and contact with eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing if needed, and wash hands after use. Store tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Ideal for landscapes (skies, water, distant hills), abstract compositions, and fine art painting where a deep, cool blue is desired. It’s also useful for glazing over dried layers to achieve depth and mood in compositions.

Titanium White is a white pigment used to lighten colours, not a substitute for Ultramarine Blue. Mixing Ultramarine Blue with Titanium White yields lighter tints, while each serves distinct roles in a palette. For a direct color-to-color reference, you can compare their performance within the same System 3 line here: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-titanium-white-500ml

Ultramarine Blue is a cooler, deeper blue with a pinkish undertone, while Phthalo Blue tends to be more intense and can shift toward greens or teals depending on mixing. Both are System 3 acrylics with similar handling, but they offer different color responses in mixes. See the Phthalo Blue option here: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-phthalo-blue-500ml

For balanced palettes, try Titanium White 500ml to create tints, Burnt Sienna 500ml for earthy tones and warm neutrals, and Phthalo Blue 500ml for richer, cooler blues. These all exist within the same System 3 range: - Titanium White: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-titanium-white-500ml - Burnt Sienna: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-burnt-sienna-500ml - Phthalo Blue: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-phthalo-blue-500ml

System 3 acrylics work well on primed canvas, canvas boards, acrylic paper, wood panels and other suitable primed surfaces. For best results, ensure the surface is clean, dry and properly primed (e.g., with gesso) before applying the paint.

Stir well before use to re-dissolve pigments. For thinner washes, you can mix with water or system-compatible acrylic medium, but avoid excessive thinning. A general guideline is to keep thinning to a level that preserves paint integrity (often up to 30% water) and apply in thin, even coats for best coverage and color accuracy. Use layering to build depth and glazing for subtle color shifts.

Ultramarine Blue offers a cooler, deep blue hue that is excellent for skies, shadows, and moody tones. Its smooth texture and fast-drying properties make it versatile for layering and glazing. The 500ml size provides a cost-effective option for larger works or frequent use, with color stability and reliable performance within the System 3 line.