| Range of Applications | What ultramarine is used to color | Characteristic(s) of ultramarine which makes it suitable for this purpose |
| PAINTS | Oil, water and acrylic paints, alkyd and polyurethane paints, water-based emulsion paints, architectural coatings, floor paints, sealants and mastics, metal finishes and lacquers | Light fastness, non-migratory transparency, heat resistance (BUT it can be decolorised by an acidic atmosphere) |