All Pigments
Colour Index Code
PBK9
Ivory / Bone Black
- Chemistry
- Carbonised bone
- Origin
- Synthetic from bone.
- History
- Among the oldest pigments; a deep, warm, slow-drying black.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Ivory / Bone Black (PBK9) is Carbonised bone. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, yes granulation, average lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Average
PBK9: Questions & Answers
What is PBK9?
PBK9 (Ivory / Bone Black) is Carbonised bone. Synthetic from bone..
What is the chemistry of PBK9?
PBK9 is Carbonised bone.
Is PBK9 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PBK9 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PBK9 are rated average for lightfastness.
Is PBK9 transparent or opaque?
PBK9 is semi-transparent.
Does PBK9 granulate?
In watercolour, PBK9 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PBK9?
PBK9 appears in 4 Michael Harding colours: Paynes Grey, Ivory Black, Paynes Grey, Ivory Black.
Michael Harding colours using PBK9
4 colours across both rangesLightfastness: Excellent
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paynes Grey No. 127 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Ivory Black No. 129 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Average | — |
| Paynes Grey W127 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
| Ivory Black W129 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
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