Celebrate the timeless essence of Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Raw Umber (Colour No. 667, Series 1), a semi-transparent, natural light brown revered as a classic foundation for landscape and tonal painting. Composed of pure natural Earth Pigments (PBr7, PY43), this traditional hue offers exceptional lightfastness, authentic warmth, and subtle transparency, making it an essential colour for professional watercolourists.
Raw Umber delivers a soft, earthy brown tone that evokes the look of sunlit soil and aged wood. Its gentle transparency and smooth granulation make it perfect for building layers, neutralising stronger hues, or achieving atmospheric depth in skies, terrain, and portrait shadows. This natural pigment is prized for its versatility and harmonious blending qualities across a wide range of palettes.
Each Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paint is bound with premium Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, carefully selected and tested to guarantee superior flow, effortless rewetting, and stable colour performance. Once dry, the paint reactivates seamlessly, maintaining its creamy consistency and full pigment strength.
With over 150 professional watercolours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues for clean, consistent mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell stands as a hallmark of German precision and artistic excellence.
Raw Umber (Series 1) is a semi-transparent, highly lightfast natural brown a fundamental earth tone that brings warmth, balance, and realism to landscapes, portraits, and natural studies.
