• Close-up image of a half pan of Raw Umber handmade watercolor paint, displaying a cool, muted brown tone with a smooth matte finish and gentle granulation. The pan is set on a neutral background, emphasizing the paint’s natural mineral source and artisanal craftsmanship. Ideal for artists seeking a versatile, earth-based brown for naturalistic and classical work.
  • Watercolor painting in cool, earthy Raw Umber, a natural iron oxide pigment sourced from Cyprus and Italy. Used since the Renaissance for underpainting and natural shadow tones. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Richly granulating, lightfast, and ideal for classical palettes, figure work, and landscape depth.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Cypriot Burnt Umber, Cassel Earth, Cypriot Raw Umber, Iron Chromite and Raw Umber.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Cypriot Burnt Umber, Burnt Umber, Cypriot Raw Umber and Raw Umber.
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Raw Umber Watercolor Paint

Raw Umber Watercolor Paint

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Description

Raw Umber is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Raw Umber is a timeless, single pigment watercolor made from natural, iron and manganese rich earth. Known for its cool, muted brown tone, Raw Umber has been a foundational color in artists' palettes since the Renaissance. Its subtle granulation and soft, smoky undertones make it ideal for underpainting, shadows, monochrome studies, and naturalistic landscapes. With excellent lightfastness and smooth handling, Raw Umber blends effortlessly with both warm and cool tones, adding depth and balance to any composition. This semi-opaque paint offers a grounded, organic quality, perfect for artists seeking a classic, natural earth pigment with understated elegance.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a stone slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no fillers or extenders.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural earth pigment, finely ground and washed
Source: Iron oxide and manganese dioxide rich clay
Origin: France
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with natural granulation
Other Names: Natural Umber, Earth Brown, Cool Brown
Color Index Code: PBr7

Production Process

Our watercolors are carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Health and Safety

  • For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
  • Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
  • If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
  • Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: Contains natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.