Van Gogh watercolors are rated as a student and artist level paint range. They feature brilliant, transparent, and intense colors with high tinting strength. Thanks to the purity and uniform viscosity, these watercolors are easy to work with and easy to mix. Proudly produced in Holland with stringent quality control for a consistent experience with every purchase. This half pan of Cobalt Blue Ultramarine 512 is formulated with pigment(s) PB29/PW6, is transparent, and has a lightfastness rating of +++ (at least 100 years lightfast under museum conditions).