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Update: We’ve switched the names of our two blue inks because they were incorrectly labeled at the time of our launch! The ink colors remain the same; only their names have been swapped. Ultramarine is a warm blue, while Phthalo is a cool blue!
Ultramarine Blue
Starting at $14.00
This warm, powerful color has an extensive and diverse range of application, and will likely be the most commonly used blue in your palette. Mix this shade with white for a sky blue, or with cadmium yellow light for vibrant, lime green shade.
Opacity:
Transparent
Color Temperature:
Warm
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Color Mixing Chart
This color mixing guide is a tool to help you mix over 100 colors with our set of 10 color inks.
Benefits of Limited Palette
Bridging the Gap
Keeping the palettes familiar helps seamlessly transition from one medium to another.
Artistic Control
You decide the value, chroma, opacity and temperature of the color.
Color Temperature
Warm and cool version of each primary hue.
Know Your Colors
Opacity and temperature is conveniently presented on the label.
Aim small miss small
Easily mix over 100 colors with the most direct route using our color mixing chart.
Saves Money
You only need these 10 colors to make 100. Buying larger bottles is less expensive.
Flight friendly bottles
Fly with up to 3oz bottles that won’t explode in your bag.
Matching oil paint set
Allows you to practice and figure out your colors before you tattoo.
Multiple Mediums
We’re coming out with multiple mediums for individual purchase to thicken or thin out the colors to best fit your application.
Glaze
The same medium we use to cut our Graywash series. Great for thinning colors for a more fluent flow.
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