Red Iron Oxide
£13.50
A rich, earthy red with tonal range from dark brick to delicate rose. Our handmade Red Iron Oxide (Mars Red) watercolour is opaque, moderately granulating, and highly lightfast.
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Colour Characteristics
Colour Index: PR101
Transparency: Opaque
Granulation: Moderate
Lightfastness: Excellent
Related Colours
Yellow Iron Oxide: For warm earthy tones
Orange Oxide: For rich, autumnal shades
Vine Black: To deepen reds for shadows or structure
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Our handmade Red Iron Oxide (Mars Red) watercolour paint is a warm, earthy red with a tonal range from deep brick red to soft rose pink when diluted. Its opacity and strong tinting qualities make it ideal for landscapes, natural forms, and compositions requiring solid, dependable colour.
Part of our Oxide Family, Red Iron Oxide pairs beautifully with our Orange, Yellow, and Green oxides for naturalistic mixing and layered earthy palettes. Think of ploughed Devon fields, rich and grounded in colour, yet delicate when softened with water.
Red Iron Oxide exemplifies Ferrous & Bone’s commitment to heritage craft, artist-grade pigments, and handmade quality.