All Pigments
Colour Index Code
NBR8
Vandyke Brown (Natural Brown 8)
- Chemistry
- Lignite / organic earth
- Origin
- Natural organic earth.
- History
- A historic, warm, transparent brown from lignite; somewhat fugitive.
- Toxicity
- Generally non-toxic.
Vandyke Brown (Natural Brown 8) (NBR8) is Lignite / organic earth.
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
NBR8: Questions & Answers
What is NBR8?
NBR8 (Vandyke Brown (Natural Brown 8)) is Lignite / organic earth. Natural organic earth..
What is the chemistry of NBR8?
NBR8 is Lignite / organic earth.
Is NBR8 toxic?
Generally non-toxic.
Is NBR8 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using NBR8 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Which Michael Harding colours use NBR8?
NBR8 appears in 1 Michael Harding colour: Vandyke Brown.
Michael Harding colours using NBR8
1 colour across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing NBR8
1 colourWatercolours containing NBR8
0 coloursNo Michael Harding watercolour colours currently use NBR8.
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandyke Brown No. 134 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
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