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Cyan can be mixed using specific blue pigments as not all flavors of blue are made from the same pigment.

The exact proportions have to be determined with careful experimentation. Start with a 2:1 mixture of whites (2 parts Zinc to 1 part Titanium). Add very small amounts of the blues beginning with Phthalo. Phthalo Blue has a very strong tinting strength and the smallest amounts will greatly effect the mixture.

Cyan Blue => Ultramarine Blue (PB29) + Phthalo Blue (PB15) + Zinc White(PW4) + Titanium White(PW6) => Cyan Blue

The inclusion of Zinc White is important for bringing out the hue. It is the most transparent of the whites with one significant caveat....it is prone to brittle cracking and flaking away. The Titanium mixture increases its durability and opacity.

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