Cobalt
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What color is Cobalt?
Cobalt is a chemical element with the symbol Co and atomic number 27.
It is a hard, lustrous, silver metal that is often used in alloys and batteries.
Cobalt can also form various compounds that give a distinctive deep blue color to glass, ceramics, inks, paints and varnishes.
This blue pigment is called cobalt blue and it is made of cobalt (II) oxide and aluminum (III) oxide.
Cobalt blue is also known as Thenard's blue and it has been used for centuries by artists and craftsmen.
Cobalt blue is a popular shade of blue that symbolizes creativity, intelligence, loyalty and trust.
Example of the palette with the Cobalt color
NCS (Natural Color System)
What are the examples of Cobalt color in life?
Cobalt color is a blue pigment that is made by mixing
cobalt (II) oxide with
aluminum (III) oxide.
It is a
lighter and less intense blue than Prussian blue, which is based on iron-cyanide.
Cobalt color has been used for centuries in various forms of art, such as
Chinese porcelain,
jewelry,
paintings, and
glass.
Some examples of cobalt color in life are:
- The sky in some paintings by artists like J.M.W.Turner, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Vincent van Gogh.
- The blue flowers of some plants, such as cornflowers, hydrangeas, and delphiniums.
- The blue feathers of some birds, such as kingfishers, blue jays, and peacocks.
- The blue minerals, such as azurite, lapis lazuli, and turquoise.
Cobalt color is often associated with
strength,
stability, and
creativity.
It can also evoke feelings of
calmness,
confidence, and
loyalty.
Example of the palette with the Cobalt color
NCS (Natural Color System)
Example of the palette with the Cobalt color
NCS (Natural Color System)
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