Vallejo 77150 - True Metallic Metal 150 Ultramarine Blue Shade acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77150 Ultramarine Blue Shade – Acrylic shading wash for True Metallic work

Vallejo 77150 – Ultramarine Blue Shade is a non-metallic SHADE wash from the True Metallic Metal line, formulated for shading metallic surfaces painted in intense cool blue tones. It complements BASE and LIGHT colours such as Ultramarine Blue, Sapphire Blue, Hydra Turquoise and Celestial Violet.

The satin finish preserves metallic reflectivity while enhancing contrast, depth and detail. The wash settles naturally into recesses, creating smooth transitions and strong form definition.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: SHADE acrylic wash (non-metallic)
• Color: Ultramarine Blue Shade
• Finish: satin, preserving metallic shine
• Use: shading cool blue metallic tones
• Application: brush or airbrush

About Vallejo 77150 Ultramarine Blue Shade:

This intense cool-blue wash uses Vallejo’s Xpress Color technology for controlled flow, natural shadow placement and clean transitions. It is ideal for sci-fi armour, magical constructions, futuristic plating and technical components.

About SHADE colours in the True Metallic Metal system:

SHADE washes are essential to the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) workflow:

• BASE: metallic foundation paints
• SHADE: satin washes like Ultramarine Blue Shade
• LIGHT: bright metallic highlights
• AIRBRUSH: airbrush-optimized BASE tones

They enhance contrast and form without muting the characteristic shine of metallic colours.

Usage tips:

• Shake well before use.
• Apply over completely dry BASE or LIGHT layers.
• Brush: apply neat or thin with water.
• Airbrush: ready to spray directly.
• Perfect for shading cool blue metallic effects.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is one of the world’s leading producers of acrylic paints for miniature painters and scale modellers. The True Metallic Metal system provides a complete, modern workflow for achieving realistic, expressive metallic finishes.