Holbein Artists' Gouache · Blue
G563 Cobalt Blue
コバルト ブルー
★★★★Semi-opaque
Specifications
| Pigments | PB28 Cobalt Blue single pigment |
|---|---|
| Lightfastness | ★★★★ Absolutely permanent |
| Transparency | Semi-opaque |
| Munsell value | 5.5PB 4.5/13 hue value/chroma, measured by Holbein |
| Price series | G |
| Metal pigments | Contains cobalt (PB28) |
Sizes and list price in Japan
| Tube | Ref. | Japan list | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | G563 | ¥1,400 | ≈ $8.91 |
These are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices in Japan, excluding 10% consumption tax (price list effective 2026-11-02). The USD figure is only a currency conversion at 157.05 JPY (2026-10-22); retailers outside Japan set their own prices.
Where to buy
We have not listed retailers yet. Holbein's English site describes the range but is not a shop.
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