Burnt Umber
Inorganic - This is a version of Burnt Umber that has heavier and more red-brown undertones than the raw umber variant. This is the colour in its presentation from the last two centuries, invaluable for underpainting and showing a range of sandy pinks in hues.
Burnt Umber is a single-pigment Michael Harding oil colour made with PBr6 (Inorganic).
It is semi-transparent, excellent lightfastness, fast drying time, average tinting strength.
It is ground in linseed oil with average oil content.
- Code
- No. 126
- Series
- Series 1
- Pigment Index
- PBr6
- Pigment Type
- Inorganic
- Oil / Vehicle
- Linseed Oil
- Sizes
- 40ml · 60ml · 225ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Opacity
- Semi-Transparent
- Drying
- Fast
- Oil Content
- Average
- Tint Power
- Average
- Toxicity
- Non-Toxic
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Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze
Preview how Burnt Umber behaves when mixed, toned, shaded and glazed. Each swatch is computed from the masstone using a perceptual subtractive model - an approximation for guidance, not a formulation guarantee.
Burnt Umber straight from the tube.
A thin wash over white.
Mixed with Titanium White.
Mixed with a mid neutral grey.
Darkened with a chromatic black.
A thin transparent film over white.
Popular combinations
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Open Burnt Umber in Mixing StudioWhat pigment is used in Burnt Umber?
Burnt Umber is made with PBr6.
Is Burnt Umber a single-pigment colour?
Yes. Burnt Umber uses a single pigment (PBR6), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.
Is Burnt Umber transparent or opaque?
Burnt Umber is semi-transparent.
Is Burnt Umber lightfast?
Burnt Umber has excellent lightfastness.
Is Burnt Umber vegan?
Yes. Burnt Umber contains no animal-derived ingredients and is suitable for vegan artists.
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