Yellow Ochre

Description

Yellow Ochre is indeed a warm yellow color. It has a rich history as one of the oldest pigments used by mankind. Originally, Yellow Ochre was made from natural iron oxides found in the earth, specifically from clay containing hydrated iron oxide.

Additional information

Level

Artist

Colour Number

676

Pigment Codes

PY42, PW6, PBk11

Lightfastness(+++,++,+)

+++

Opacity (Transparence, Semi-Transparence, Semi-Opaque, Opaque)

Opaque

size

60ml/120ml