Burnt Umber
£13.50
A rich, warm earthy brown. Burnt Umber watercolour is semi-opaque, moderately granulating, and highly lightfast. Perfect for landscapes, tonal washes, and mixing dark shades.
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Colour Characteristics
Colour Index: PBr8
Transparency: Semi-opaque
Granulation: Moderate
Lightfastness: Excellent
Type: Earth pigment
Recommend Mixes
Ultramarine Blue: For natural greys and blacks
Yellow Ochres: To create muted browns and soft earth tones
Red Oxides: To add warmth and richness to shadows
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Our handmade Burnt Umber watercolour paint is a foundational brown for any artist’s palette. Its rich, warm earthy tones are perfect for landscapes, tonal shading, and naturalistic painting. The paint lifts easily and dilutes well, offering a wide tonal range from deep chocolate browns to pale sandy washes.
Part of our Natural Earth Pigment Range, Burnt Umber pairs beautifully with Ultramarine Blue to create greys and blacks, or can be mixed with other earth tones for layered richness. Its versatility makes it ideal for both beginners and professional artists seeking subtle control over tone and texture.
Burnt Umber embodies Ferrous & Bone’s philosophy of heritage craft and high-quality materials, offering dependable colour that performs consistently in washes, glazes, and mixed palettes.
