NEOCOLOR II INDIGO BLUE

NEOCOLOR™ II AQUARELLE CRAYON – INDIGO BLUE #139 – CARAN D'ACHE®

The Caran d'Ache Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Indigo Blue #139 is a rich, atmospheric dark blue prized for its depth, sophistication, and exceptional versatility. Infused with subtle purple-grey undertones, this dramatic hue is a favorite among professional artists for creating night skies, ocean depths, powerful shadows, and mood-filled landscapes. Whether applied dry for intense coverage or activated with water for luminous watercolor effects, Indigo Blue delivers remarkable color intensity and professional-quality performance.

🎨 Key Features

🖍️ Premium Swiss-made water-soluble wax pastel

🌌 Deep indigo blue with complex purple-grey undertones

💧 Instantly transforms into smooth watercolor washes when activated with water

✨ Velvety, creamy texture applies evenly without dust or crumbling

🎯 Ultra-high pigment concentration provides exceptional opacity and coverage

☀️ Excellent lightfastness helps preserve artwork against fading

🎨 Suitable for dry drawing, watercolor techniques, and mixed-media applications

🌙 A sophisticated alternative to black for shadows and low-light effects

🌈 Artistic Benefits

🌌 Perfect for night skies, twilight scenes, and celestial artwork

🌊 Ideal for deep oceans, lakes, and atmospheric water reflections

🌑 Creates powerful shadows and dramatic dimensional effects

🏔️ Excellent for distant mountains and atmospheric perspective

⚡ Adds depth and mood to fantasy, concept, and landscape artwork

💦 Produces rich watercolor washes with exceptional smoothness

🎭 Blends beautifully with white to create stormy blues and slate tones

🖋️ Ideal for layering, contouring, and advanced sgraffito techniques

📄 Best Surfaces

📒 Watercolor paper

📄 Drawing and mixed-media paper

📓 Sketchbooks and journals

🎨 Canvas and canvas boards

📦 Illustration boards

🪵 Wood panels and decorative surfaces

🏺 Mixed-media and experimental art projects

👩🎨 Ideal For

🎨 Fine artists

🌌 Landscape painters

🌊 Seascape artists

✏️ Illustrators and designers

🏙️ Urban sketchers

📚 Art students

🖌️ Mixed-media creators

🧙 Fantasy and concept artists

📋 Specifications

Color: Indigo Blue

Color Number: 139

SKU: 7500.139

Type: Water-soluble wax pastel / aquarelle crayon

Length: Approximately 105 mm (4-1/8 in.)

Diameter: Approximately 8.65 mm (5/16 in.)

Made In: Switzerland

Opacity: Fully Opaque

Lightfastness: Excellent

✨ Final Note

Mysterious, powerful, and endlessly versatile, Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Indigo Blue #139 captures the beauty of twilight skies and deep ocean horizons in a professional-quality medium. From dramatic landscapes and atmospheric washes to expressive mixed-media artwork and fantasy-inspired creations, this stunning indigo hue delivers depth, richness, and unforgettable visual impact. 🌌💙🖍️✨