Ultramarine is a rich, deep, transparent blue. It was created by French chemist Guimet in 1828 as a synthetic but chemically identical alternative to the expensive pigment derived from lapis lazuli.

This opaque matte color is perfect for creating bold, vibrant artworks. It is popular with designers, illustrators, and commercial artists. Available in 89 colors.

We have been making our Designers Gouache since 1935, offering a tantalizing range of 89 opaque watercolors. Gouache paint is similar to watercolor paint, but it is opaque rather than transparent. Our gouache paint is ideal for creating bold, vibrant artworks. All these tones are intermixable, and you can pair them with our watercolors for a flat, matte color effect. Developed for professional designers working on illustrations for graphic reproduction, it is also widely used in fine art painting, both on its own and with transparent watercolors.