Raw Sienna

Item:

    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

    ASTM 1

    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