Achieve timeless depth and tonal precision with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Ivory Black (Colour No. 780, Series 1), a semi-opaque, deep neutral black known for its smooth handling and subtle bluish undertone. Traditionally produced from carbonised ivory, this modern formula is now made using carbonised animal bones (PBk9) through a dry distillation process, ensuring an ethically sourced pigment that maintains the rich, velvety depth of the original.
Ivory Black is prized for its exceptional lightfastness and gentle tonal gradation, making it a foundational colour for shading, dark tones, and atmospheric effects. Its slightly cool character allows artists to create elegant greys, muted neutrals, and balanced shadow tones without overpowering surrounding colours. Perfect for portrait, landscape, and monochromatic work, it provides both strength and subtlety in equal measure.
Each Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paint is crafted using the finest Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, tested for purity and consistency to ensure excellent resolubility, smooth flow, and enduring brilliance. Once dry, the colour reactivates easily with water, preserving its creamy texture and stable pigmentation for consistent performance.
With over 150 professional watercolours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues designed for clean, reliable mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell remains a global benchmark for fine watercolour excellence.
Ivory Black (Series 1) is a semi-opaque, extremely lightfast deep black with a soft grey-blue cast perfect for creating rich shadows, delicate shading, and sophisticated tonal harmony in professional watercolour compositions.
