NEOCOLOR II PRUSSIAN BLUE

NEOCOLOR™ II AQUARELLE CRAYON – PRUSSIAN BLUE #159 – CARAN D'ACHE®

The Caran d'Ache Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Prussian Blue #159 is a dramatic, deep navy blue prized for its remarkable depth, versatility, and atmospheric character. Inspired by the historic pigment that has captivated artists for centuries, this rich cool-toned shade is perfect for rendering night skies, ocean depths, powerful shadows, winter landscapes, and moody architectural studies. Whether applied dry for intense coverage or activated with water for luminous watercolor effects, Prussian Blue delivers exceptional richness and professional-grade performance.

🎨 Key Features

🖍️ Premium Swiss-made water-soluble wax pastel

💙 Deep Prussian navy blue with cool undertones

💧 Instantly transforms into smooth watercolor washes when activated with water

✨ Soft, creamy texture applies evenly without crumbling or dust

🎯 High pigment concentration delivers exceptional opacity and tinting strength

☀️ Excellent lightfastness helps preserve artwork against fading

🌊 Creates both bold dry applications and transparent watercolor gradients

🎨 Suitable for fine art, illustration, mixed media, and sketching

🌈 Artistic Benefits

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

🌊 Ideal for deep ocean water, lakes, and reflective surfaces

❄️ Creates beautiful cool shadows in snowy and winter landscapes

🏛️ Excellent for architectural studies and urban sketching

🖤 Serves as a sophisticated alternative to black for shadows and outlines

🪄 Blends beautifully with earth tones to create natural-looking darks and grays

🎭 Adds mood, depth, and atmosphere without overpowering surrounding colors

🎨 Essential for artists who love rich, expressive color palettes

📄 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 ceramic projects

👩🎨 Ideal For

🎨 Fine artists

✏️ Illustrators and designers

🌊 Landscape and seascape painters

🏙️ Urban sketchers

❄️ Winter scene artists

📚 Art students

🖌️ Mixed-media creators

🌌 Atmospheric and fantasy artists

📋 Specifications

Color: Prussian Blue

Color Number: 159

SKU: 7500.159

EAN: 7610186241413

Length: Approximately 104.5 mm (4.1 in.)

Diameter: Approximately 8.65 mm

Type: Water-soluble wax pastel / aquarelle crayon

Made In: Switzerland

Lightfastness: Excellent

✨ Final Note

Powerful, sophisticated, and endlessly versatile, Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Prussian Blue #159 brings stunning depth and atmosphere to every artwork. From moonlit skies and ocean horizons to expressive shadows and dramatic mixed-media compositions, this iconic navy shade offers the richness and control artists rely on for professional results. 💙🌌🌊🖍️✨