Burnt Umber 625M

Burnt Umber is a traditional earth pigment produced by calcining natural umber, transforming its raw olive-brown tones into a rich, warm brown with subtle reddish undertones. Derived from iron and manganese-rich earths, umber pigments have been used since antiquity and became indispensable to artists and decorators throughout the Renaissance and beyond. Their exceptional permanence and natural character have ensured their continued use in architectural decoration and fine art for centuries.

Highly valued for its excellent lightfastness and compatibility with breathable paint systems, Burnt Umber has been widely employed in limewash, distemper, casein paints and other traditional wall paints. Its deep, earthy character makes it particularly suitable for creating warm neutrals, stone colours and rich brown tones within historic interiors and exteriors. It blends readily with ochres, siennas and other mineral pigments to produce authentic and enduring period colour palettes.

Rose of Jericho supplies high-quality Burnt Umber pigment for use in traditional decorative finishes and conservation projects. Its natural mineral composition, outstanding durability and timeless warmth make it an essential pigment for the restoration and decoration of historic buildings and the creation of elegant, harmonious colour schemes.