Watercolour paint SMARTMAX SmartMax Watercolour proff. 5ml Mangan Blue Hue 379

SMARTMAX SmartMax Watercolour proff. 5ml Mangan Blue Hue 379 is a professional-grade watercolor in a compact 5 ml tube formulated for controlled washes, glazing and detailed illustration. The Mangan Blue Hue 379 provides a cool, slightly greenish blue that mixes cleanly with other watercolours and maintains transparency for layering techniques. The paint is suitable for use on watercolor paper, sketchbooks intended for wet media and mixed-media surfaces when prepared correctly.

Advantages

This 5 ml professional watercolour offers concentrated pigment for strong colour payoff from small amounts of paint, enabling precise colour control and economical use. The tube format keeps the paint fresh and allows easy dispensing for palette mixing or direct brush loading. Its transparent nature is designed to support glazing and layered washes, while the Mangan Blue Hue provides a stable tint when mixed with whites or other pigments.

Suitable for

• Detailed illustration and small-format paintings
• Layered glazing and controlled washes
• Art school exercises and student projects
• Sketching and plein air studies with compact supplies

When it may not be suitable

This watercolour is concentrated and intended for professional-style techniques; it may be too intense for beginners expecting ready-to-use diluted tones from the tube. For large-format murals or continuous coverage over very large areas, a larger tube or pan set may be more economical. If lightfastness class or permanence ratings are required for archival museum work, verify those specific data with the manufacturer or technical sheet.

Key specifications

• Format: 5 ml metal/plastic tube
• Colour tone: Mangan Blue Hue (cool blue with slight green undertone)
• Type: Transparent watercolour suitable for glazing and washes
• Recommended surfaces: Watercolour paper, mixed-media paper prepared for wet media
• Application: Brush-applied with water; suitable for layering and mixing

How to use

Squeeze a small amount of paint onto a mixing palette or directly onto the brush, then dilute with water to achieve the desired transparency. Apply in thin washes for glazing or increase pigment concentration for stronger colour. Allow each wash to dry before applying subsequent layers to avoid unwanted mixing. Clean brushes with water immediately after use and store the tube closed in a cool, dry place.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure the Mangan Blue Hue is the desired tint for your palette and mixes cleanly with your other colours
• Confirm the tube size (5 ml) is appropriate for your project scale and frequency of use
• Check compatibility with your preferred paper weight and surface preparation for wet media

Usage recommendations

For controlled glazing and fine detail, load the brush with a dilute mix for the first wash and increase pigment strength for subsequent accents. Test mixes on scrap paper to evaluate transparency and drying colour shift before applying to the final artwork.