ul·tra·ma·rine
ˌəl-trə-mə-ˈrēn 
1
: a vivid blue
2
a(1)
: a blue pigment prepared by powdering lapis lazuli
(2)
: a similar pigment prepared from kaolin, soda ash, sulfur, and charcoal
b
: any of several related pigments
: situated beyond the sea
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Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition, ultramarine paint used extensively in the Kenwood painting is not found in Philadelphia’s.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, ultramarine paint used extensively in the Kenwood painting is not found in Philadelphia’s.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Each floor has a different color palette inspired by the landscapes of Monte Argentario: soft sage green, rich ochre, or a vibrant ultramarine.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition, ultramarine paint used extensively in the Kenwood painting is not found in Philadelphia’s.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Like the famed artist, Carmen's painting features bold splashes of color, in this case vibrant yellow and ultramarine with lines of magenta, white and more scattered throughout.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, ultramarine paint used extensively in the Kenwood painting is not found in Philadelphia’s.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Ultramarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultramarine. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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