Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S1 - Burnt Umber

Experience the enduring warmth and depth of Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Burnt Umber (Colour No. 668, Series 1), a semi-opaque, warm brown composed of pure burnt natural earth (PBr7). This traditional and highly lightfast pigment is a cornerstone of landscape and portrait painting, admired for its natural tone, reliable opacity, and exceptional versatility.

Burnt Umber offers a rich, earthy warmth that captures the essence of sun-baked soil and weathered wood. Its balanced opacity and smooth flow make it perfect for creating shadows, glazes, and underpainting layers, as well as adding subtle warmth to neutral palettes. Whether used full-strength for bold contrast or diluted for delicate washes, it maintains stability and harmony across all applications.

Each Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paint is bound with premium Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, meticulously tested and selected for purity to ensure superb resolubility, consistent flow, and luminous colour strength. Even once dry, the paint reactivates seamlessly with water, allowing for effortless blending and professional precision.

With over 150 professional watercolours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues for clean, precise mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell remains the trusted choice for artists worldwide.

Burnt Umber (Series 1) is a semi-opaque, highly lightfast warm brown that embodies timeless elegance perfect for grounding compositions, enhancing natural shadows, and achieving balanced, earthy tones in fine watercolour work.