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Cobalt blue

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A close-up view of cobalt blue pigment, a bright blue powder used in art and manufacturing.

What is Cobalt Blue?

Cobalt blue is a very pretty blue color that people love to use. It is made from special ingredients, like cobalt and aluminum, heated together to create a stable blue pigment. This color stays the same even when things get tough.

Where Have People Used It?

People have used cobalt blue for a long time. It helped make colorful Chinese porcelain sparkle and gave paint its bright blue look. It is also used to give a blue tint to clear glasses. Because it is so strong and steady, cobalt blue has stayed a favorite for artists and makers for many years.

Fun Uses of Cobalt Blue

Cobalt blue is not just for art! Some car makers, like Jeep and Bugatti, use it for car paint. It is also used to color blue concrete. Even some sports teams, like Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City, choose cobalt blue for their colors. And did you know the logo of Sega, the company that made Sonic the Hedgehog, is cobalt blue?

Images

An ancient blue and white ceramic vase from Jingdezhen, discovered in Jiangxi Province.
Beautiful 19th-century Ottoman-style candlesticks decorated with blue, red, and turquoise tulip blossoms.
Colorful handmade ceramic dishes and bowls from Poland, displayed at a festive Christmas market in Germany.
A beautiful painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir showing a peaceful scene with a rowboat on the water.
Historical church tower in Silvolde, Netherlands, decorated for a national holiday.
A sample of cobalt blue paint, showcasing a bright and vibrant shade of blue commonly used in art and design.

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