Phthalo Green is a strong, cool green tint for latex and acrylic paint. Like Phthalo Blue, it's very strong, so add slowly.
What Phthalo Green is good for
- Intense greens like emerald and other jewel tones.
- Toning down reds and pinks. Green is red's opposite, so it mutes a red or pink that's too intense.
- Outdoor surfaces that need to hold their color. Phthalo green is very fade resistant.
Mixing with Phthalo Green
- White: mint and seafoam.
- Organic Yellow or Medium Yellow: kelly, grass, and lime greens.
- Lamp Black or Raw Umber: forest, ranger, or hunter greens.
- Phthalo Blue: teal and turquoise.
Tips
Go slow with this one because of it's strength. Consider a small test batch and scale up by using weight ratios.
About ProTint
ProTint is our own line of high-strength, water based colorants. It works in latex and acrylic paint, stains, plasters, stuccos, caulks, and more. Each 16oz squeeze bottle has a flip top nozzle for dispensing small amounts without a mess. We recommend weighing your mixes in grams so you can repeat them accurately later. Don't overload your paint/base. Bases always have a maximum tint load and begin to weaken or break. For oil-based paint or lacquer, use Cal-Tint II instead.