Product Specifications

• Brand: Camel
• Product Type: Acrylic Colour
• Shade: Manganese Blue Hue
• Shade Code: 282
• Series: SR2
• Quantity: 120 ml
• Finish: Semi-opaque / smooth
• Use: Canvas, paper, wood, craft surfaces

Manganese Blue Hue – Soft Cyan Blue for Calm & Atmospheric Art

The Camel Artist Acrylic Colour (Manganese Blue Hue 282, 120ml) is a cool, serene blue with a slight green undertone, making it perfect for skies, water, landscapes, and modern abstract work.

This shade sits between blue and cyan, giving it a light, airy feel that is ideal for creating depth, distance, and soft gradients. It is a “hue” version, meaning it uses modern pigments to replicate traditional manganese blue with better stability and affordability.

With its smooth, creamy texture and high pigmentation, it provides excellent coverage, easy blending, and long-lasting colour brilliance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Manganese Blue Hue (282) – Cool cyan-blue tone
• Series 2 (SR2) – Enhanced pigment quality
• Smooth & Creamy Texture – Easy blending and layering
• Fast Drying Acrylic – Ideal for quick workflow
• Water-Resistant Finish – Durable and long-lasting
• 120ml Large Tube – Perfect for frequent use

Premium artist-grade acrylic colours in 120ml tubes designed for professional painters and craft enthusiasts. Features 60 vibrant shades with excellent colour saturation and coverage. The water-soluble formula allows seamless blending and can be diluted up to 20% for diverse artistic techniques and effects. Quick-drying technology sets within 1 hour, enabling efficient layering and detailed work without extended waiting periods. Ideal for canvas painting, mixed media projects, and professional artwork requiring consistent quality and performance.

Perfect For

• Sky and cloud painting
• Seascapes and water reflections
• Landscape depth and distance
• Abstract and pastel artwork

Why Artists Use Manganese Blue Hue

• Acts as a natural “cyan” mixing colour
• Creates clean greens when mixed with yellow
• Produces soft gradients and atmospheric depth
• More stable and affordable than original manganese pigment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Manganese Blue Hue used for?
It is ideal for skies, water, and soft atmospheric painting.

Q: Is this a primary blue?
It behaves closer to a cyan-blue, making it great for mixing greens.

Q: What does “Hue” mean?
It means the colour is a modern pigment substitute for traditional manganese blue.

Q: Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is easy to blend and very versatile.