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Colour Index Code
PBK6
Carbon / Gas Black
- Chemistry
- Carbon
- Origin
- Synthetic (channel/gas black).
- History
- A dense, very lightfast carbon black; slower drying than lamp black.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Carbon / Gas Black (PBK6) is Carbon. In our watercolour range it is opaque, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- High
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PBK6: Questions & Answers
What is PBK6?
PBK6 (Carbon / Gas Black) is Carbon. Synthetic (channel/gas black)..
What is the chemistry of PBK6?
PBK6 is Carbon.
Is PBK6 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PBK6 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PBK6 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PBK6 transparent or opaque?
PBK6 is opaque.
Does PBK6 granulate?
In watercolour, PBK6 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PBK6?
PBK6 appears in 10 Michael Harding colours: Indigo, Neutral Grey (N7), Neutral Grey (N5), Neutral Tint, Lamp Black, Sepia and 4 more.
Michael Harding colours using PBK6
10 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PBK6
5 colours
No. 228 Indigo
Series 2
TransparentAverageCoolⓋ Vegan
- Pigment
- PBk6, PB15.3, PV19
- Type
- Organic/Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- High
- Tint Power
- High
No. 140 Neutral Grey (N7)
Series 1
OpaqueAverageⓋ Vegan
- Pigment
- PW6, PBr6, PBk6
- Type
- Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Low
- Tint Power
- Average
No. 136 Neutral Grey (N5)
Series 1
OpaqueAverageⓋ Vegan
- Pigment
- PW6, PBk6, PBr6
- Type
- Inorganic
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Oil Content
- Low
- Tint Power
- Average
Watercolours containing PBK6
5 colours
No. W154 Sepia
Series 1
Semi-OpaqueWarm
- Pigment
- PBr6, PBk6
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
- Tint Power
- 2
No. W136 Neutral Grey (N5)
Series 1
Opaque
- Pigment
- PW4, PW6, PBk6, PBr6
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Tint Power
- 3
No. W150 Indigo
Series 1
TransparentCool
- Pigment
- PBk6, PB15.3, PV19
- Lightfastness
- Good
- Tint Power
- 3
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo No. 228 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Neutral Grey (N7) No. 140 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Neutral Grey (N5) No. 136 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Neutral Tint No. 139 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Lamp Black No. 128 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Sepia W154 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Very Good | YES |
| Neutral Grey (N5) W136 | Watercolour | Opaque | Excellent | YES |
| Indigo W150 | Watercolour | Transparent | Good | YES |
| Neutral Tint W106 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | YES |
| Lamp Black W128 | Watercolour | Opaque | Excellent | YES |
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