Raw Umber
Inorganic, Natural Earth - Raw Umber is one of the fundamental Earths used as an imprimatura pigment to draw out compositions as a ground, as many Rubens sketches prove. Depending on the degree of transparency, it exhibits greenish undertones.
Raw Umber is a single-pigment Michael Harding oil colour made with PBr6 (Inorganic).
It is semi-transparent, excellent lightfastness, very fast drying time, average tinting strength.
It is ground in linseed oil with average oil content.
- Code
- No. 121
- 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
- Very Fast
- Oil Content
- Average
- Tint Power
- Average
- Toxicity
- Non-Toxic
Measured colour data
Loading measured pigment data…
Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze
Preview how Raw 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.
Raw 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
Open Raw Umber in the Virtual Mixing Studio to preview how it combines with these partners before you reach for the palette.
Open Raw Umber in Mixing StudioFeatured in 1 palette
What pigment is used in Raw Umber?
Raw Umber is made with PBr6.
Is Raw Umber a single-pigment colour?
Yes. Raw Umber uses a single pigment (PBR6), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.
Is Raw Umber transparent or opaque?
Raw Umber is semi-transparent.
Is Raw Umber lightfast?
Raw Umber has excellent lightfastness.
Is Raw Umber vegan?
Yes. Raw Umber contains no animal-derived ingredients and is suitable for vegan artists.
Artist Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to share your experience with this colour.
Colour Disclaimer: Colours shown on screen or in print may vary from the actual product. For the most accurate representation of colour, texture and finish, we recommend viewing a physical sample or swatch in person before making your final selection.