Our Dark Umber is a beautiful pigment from Cyprus. The umber earth probably owes its name to the latin "umbra" (shadow) which was once used to cast down the colors. Cyprus is the largest producer of earth pigments in the Mediterranean basin. Traces of this earth can be found everywhere.
50g pigment in 110ml jar
Origin: Cyprus
- Chemical name: Natural iron oxide
- Color Index: Br7
- Bulk density: 490 g/l
- UV resistance: Good
- Colouring power: Very good