Ochre Havana of France vs New Gamboge
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Ochre Havana of France and New Gamboge are both Michael Harding watercolours.
Ochre Havana of France uses PY42, PR102; New Gamboge uses PY150.
New Gamboge is single-pigment, while Ochre Havana of France blends 2 pigments.
They differ in transparency, granulation, staining and tinting strength.
They share matching lightfastness and vegan status.
| Property | Ochre Havana of France | New Gamboge |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment Index | PY42, PR102 | PY150 |
| Lightfastness | Excellent | Excellent |
| Granulation | YES | NO |
| Staining | Low | Medium |
| Transparency | Semi-Opaque | Semi-Transparent |
| Tinting Power | 2 | 3 |
| Series | Series 1 | Series 2 |
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