Rublev Colours French Burnt Umber is a fantastic option for those seeking a semi-transparent deep brown hue. With its average staining and good tint strength, this pigment is sure to impress. Furthermore, its medium-sized particles provide excellent granulation. You'll be pleased to know that this umber is sourced from the last remaining European company operating the ochre deposits in the French quarries of Gargas and Rustrel, both of which are nestled in a 12-mile-long enclave in the heart of the Luberon Mountains - known for being the ochre country.
Rublev Colours French Burnt Umber Watercolor
Note: Colors swatches are shown in mass tone at the top, mixed with equal water, and brushed out toward the bottom. All pictures of color swatches on this website are only approximations of the actual color of the watercolor paint. We have carefully matched the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, your results may vary because of the wide variance in color monitors.
| Color Information | |
| Single Pigment: | Natural Iron - Manganese Oxide |
| Binder: | Gum Arabic |
| Pigment Information | |
| Color: | Brown |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Brown 7 (77491) (77492) (77499) |
| Chemical Name: | Natural Iron - Manganese Oxide |
| Chemical Formula: | α-FeO3+(OH) |
| Properties | |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Opacity: | Semi-Transparent |
| Tinting Strength: | Good |
| Drying rate: | Average |
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Note: Some separation of pigment and medium may occur in Rublev Colours Watercolors and is a natural process when no stabilizers are added to paint to prevent this from occurring.