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Oxide of Chromium - Michael Harding
Oil ColourPG17
PG17

Oxide of Chromium

No. 305 · Series 3 · 40ml · 60ml · 225ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L

Inorganic - No. 305 is a mid-19 th -century metallic oxide with solid covering power and little tinting strength. It’s a heavy, vegetable green that can be surprisingly enlivened by adding yellows. Landscapists find that its range in mixes and hues makes it a staple green. It does well as a complement to active red hues.

Technical Summary

Oxide of Chromium is a single-pigment Michael Harding oil colour made with PG17 (Inorganic).

It is opaque, excellent lightfastness, average drying time, average tinting strength.

It is ground in linseed oil with low oil content.

Code
No. 305
Series
Series 3
Pigment Index
PG17
Pigment Type
Inorganic
Oil / Vehicle
Linseed Oil
Sizes
40ml · 60ml · 225ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L
Lightfastness
Excellent
Opacity
Opaque
Drying
Average
Oil Content
Low
Tint Power
Average
Toxicity
Non-Toxic
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Measured colour data

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Pigment Behaviour

Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze

Preview how Oxide of Chromium 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.

Masstone swatch
Masstone
L 40.58 · a -19.19 · b 14.87
0.35G 4.0/4.2

Oxide of Chromium straight from the tube.

Undertone
#dde4dc

A thin wash over white.

Tint
#80967d

Mixed with Titanium White.

Tone
#5d6e5a

Mixed with a mid neutral grey.

Shade
#324231

Darkened with a chromatic black.

Glaze
#c2cfc1

A thin transparent film over white.

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See Oxide of Chromium side-by-side with its closest neighbours in the range — chemistry, opacity and lightfastness at a glance.

Kings Blue LightNo. 211Kings Blue DeepNo. 212Pale VioletNo. 227
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Popular combinations

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Ultramarine Pink→ contrast rangeCadmium Yellow Lemon→ warm rangeBurnt Umber→ earth range
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Things to know

305 is a mid-19 th -century metallic oxide with solid covering power and little tinting strength.(historical context)

historical context

Source: Michael Harding Art Formulas Ltd

Oxide of Chromium: Questions & Answers

What pigment is used in Oxide of Chromium?

Oxide of Chromium is made with PG17.

Is Oxide of Chromium a single-pigment colour?

Yes. Oxide of Chromium uses a single pigment (PG17), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.

Is Oxide of Chromium transparent or opaque?

Oxide of Chromium is opaque.

Is Oxide of Chromium lightfast?

Oxide of Chromium has excellent lightfastness.

Is Oxide of Chromium vegan?

Yes. Oxide of Chromium contains no animal-derived ingredients and is suitable for vegan artists.

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