Dark Blue is a cool, deep shading tone that's easy to overlook and hard to do without. It's brilliant for shadowing blue and grey schemes, adding cold filters to naval and winter subjects, and knocking back highlights without muddying them the way black can.
At a glance
- AK Interactive weathering pencil, colour Dark Blue (ref AK10022)
- Water-soluble, semi-grease pigment on a 17cm pencil
- Non-toxic and easy to control — work it dry or blend it wet
- Draws onto matt surfaces best, but grips other finishes too
Best for
- Cool shadows on blue and grey schemes
- Naval and winter weathering filters
- Toning down highlights without going flat
Use it where black would be too harsh and you keep the depth while holding onto the colour underneath.
A cool shading pencil that saves schemes from going flat. Pairs naturally with the wider weathering range and a fine detail brush for blending.
