Light Ocher

Light Ocher

Light ocher is a naturally occurring earth color with a natural, clean, light, golden tone. The pigment is extracted by slurrying ferrous clays, after which it is dried, filtered and finely ground. The pigment is quite fine-grained, but not volatile. It feels soft and slightly greasy between the fingers.

The pigment is light, water, oil, calcareous.

Lightfastness

8 (on a scale where 1 is low, 8 is best)

Color power

Good.

Coverage

In lime or tempera good, in oil lightly lasering.

Miscibility with other colors

Can be mixed with all colors.

Binders

Can be used with all binders.

Areas of application

Can be used both indoors and outdoors. Has good weather resistance.

Safety

The pigment is described as non-toxic. However, it is always advisable to use a dust mask when working with pigments.