Blue Press Ink Expanded 9-Color Mixing Set
The Blue Press Ink Expanded 9-Color Mixing Set is designed to extend the capabilities of traditional Pantone® mixing bases, giving printers access to modern, high-chroma, and specialty hues that fall outside the classic legacy system. This set is ideal for studios looking to push color further—whether matching contemporary brand palettes, building expressive custom blends, or expanding an existing mixing library.
Formulated with Blue Press hybrid ink technology, these inks stay open on press for smooth handling and extended working time, while drying hard on the sheet for clean stacking and smudge-resistant results. The balanced body and low tack make them well suited for letterpress, relief, and fine art printmaking across a wide range of papers.
Included Colors
- PY-12 Yellow
- Orange 016
- Purple V2
- Violet V2
- Real Purple
- Bright Red
- Pink
- Medium Purple
- Dark Blue
Features & Benefits
- Expanded color range — adds modern, saturated, and specialty hues beyond legacy Pantone® bases
- Hybrid ink performance — stays open on press, dries hard on the sheet
- Strong pigmentation — clean mixing strength and reliable color clarity
- Balanced body & low tack — smooth rollout without excessive pull on type or paper
- Consistent results — dependable performance across short and long runs
- Versatile mixing — blends cleanly with legacy Pantone® bases and whites
How This Set Is Used
The Expanded 9-Color Mixing Set is commonly paired with legacy Pantone® bases and mixing whites to create brighter, more contemporary color palettes. These inks are especially useful when working with modern brand colors, expressive illustration, or print projects that require extended gamut and stronger chroma than traditional formulas alone.
Paper & Printing Compatibility
- Uncoated and coated stocks
- Cotton and specialty papers
- Letterpress, relief, and hand-fed presses
- Studio and professional print shop environments
Who This Set Is For
- Letterpress and relief printers expanding beyond legacy Pantone® colors
- Studios producing contemporary or brand-driven color work
- Printmakers building a flexible, modern mixing system
- Shops looking to supplement an existing mixing base collection
The Blue Press Ink Expanded 9-Color Mixing Set gives printers the freedom to move past traditional limitations and build bold, expressive, and modern colors with confidence—while maintaining the handling, consistency, and reliability required in professional printmaking.