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Colour Index Code
PBR8
Van Dyke Brown
- Chemistry
- Lignite / organic earth
- Origin
- Natural organic earth.
- History
- A historic brown from lignite; warm, transparent, and somewhat fugitive.
- Toxicity
- Generally non-toxic.
Van Dyke Brown (PBR8) is Lignite / organic earth. In our watercolour range it is opaque, yes granulation, very good lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Very Good
PBR8: Questions & Answers
What is PBR8?
PBR8 (Van Dyke Brown) is Lignite / organic earth. Natural organic earth..
What is the chemistry of PBR8?
PBR8 is Lignite / organic earth.
Is PBR8 toxic?
Generally non-toxic.
Is PBR8 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PBR8 are rated very good for lightfastness.
Is PBR8 transparent or opaque?
PBR8 is opaque.
Does PBR8 granulate?
In watercolour, PBR8 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PBR8?
PBR8 appears in 1 Michael Harding colour: Van Dyke Brown.
Michael Harding colours using PBR8
1 colour across both rangesLightfastness: Very GoodOil Colours containing PBR8
0 coloursNo Michael Harding oil colours currently use PBR8.
Watercolours containing PBR8
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Dyke Brown W134 | Watercolour | Opaque | Very Good | YES |
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