Raw Sienna
Natural Iron-Oxide is the basis for this single-pigment color, named after the region in Italy where it was first mined. Raw Sienna retains more of its yellowish color because is created prior to the heating process that creates "burnt" sienna.
Technical Detail
Pigment Classification | Natural Inorganic |
Color Index Name | PY 43 |
Color Index Number | 77492 |
Chemical Description | Natural Iron Oxide |
Opacity / Transparency | 1 |
Lightfastness rating | |
Permanency | Excellent |
Munsell Notation Listing | Hue:9 YR Value:4.5 Chroma:6.6 |
Gloss Average | 2.5 |
Viscosity Range | 23000-27000 CPS |
CIE L*a*b* Values | L*88.09 a*4.82 b*12.73 |
Tint Strength | 88.08 |