Strathmore Toned Blue Mixed Media
Strathmore - 400 Series Toned Mixed Media Paper (Blue)
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Quick Specs 🏷️
Type: Toned Mixed Media Paper Pad (Glue-bound, foldover cover)
Weight: 184 lb (300 gsm) | Sheets/Pad Size: 15 sheets, 9" x 12" (22.9cm x 30.5cm)
Texture: Medium surface (characteristics of watercolor paper with finish of a drawing sheet)
Color: Toned Blue | Finish: Matte / Medium tooth
Purchase Info: Amazon | Purchased: April 2026 | Price: $10.24 USD
Official Product Highlights
- Strathmore 400 Series quality - professional-grade toned mixed media paper.
- Blue toned paper - cool, muted blue-gray surface; allows both light and dark media to stand out (white pencils/pens and dark inks/paints both read beautifully).
- 184 lb (300 gsm) heavyweight - durable enough for wet media without buckling.
- Medium surface texture - combines the absorbency of watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet.
- Versatile media compatibility - accepts all wet and dry media including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, graphite, colored pencil, pastel, marker, and charcoal.
- 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer waste - environmentally friendly.
- Glue-bound with foldover cover - 15 sheets per pad, easy to use and transport.
- Made in the USA - Strathmore is a trusted American paper brand.
Additional Specs
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Texture | Medium (not too smooth, not too rough) |
| Media Compatibility | Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, graphite, colored pencil, pastel, marker, charcoal |
| Acid-Free | Yes (Strathmore 400 Series is archival quality) |
| Lignin-Free | Yes |
| Recycled Content | 100% recycled (30% post-consumer waste) |
| Sheet Format | Glue-bound, foldover cover, 15 sheets |
| Tone Color | Muted Blue (cool, blue-gray) |
| Best For | Mixed media, night scenes, water/cool-toned studies, drawing with both light and dark values |
Medium Specs
Paper Texture
Overall Strengths & Weaknesses
Rating: 4.6 ★★★★★
What works well
- This paper is toned dark so that’s nice, as the other tones are brighter.
- Unique paper color makes things look dramatic.
- Texture is nice, paper is thick, handles media well, though texture is much more conducive to drier or opaque media.
What doesn't
- Not really blue to my eyes, appears more green/gray.