raw umber not a “hue” made by

not a “hue” made by combining less expensive pigments

transparent red oxide

Very translucent pigment with very high tint strength

Can also be called Natural Brown Iron Oxide

Useful to create bright

raw umber not a “hue” made byPigment # p. br. 7 Natural yellowish brown This is a crucial pigment for modifying colour in that it darkens and desaturates a colour while only minimally shifting its hue When placed beside other colours raw umber can look greenish, reddish, or bluish depending on the surrounding colours thus making it a useful neutral pigment Its slight translucency makes it also useful in mixes for glazing, staining or washes Semi opaque with average tint strength