Description
Neutral Grey N5 (No. 136)
Inorganic
Colour Index | PW 6 & PW 4 & PBk9 & PBr 6 |
Drying Speed | Average |
Opacity Covering and Tint Power | Opaque |
Lightfastness | Excellent |
Oil Content | Low, Linseed |
Toxic | No |
Conforms To | ASTM D-4236 |
A blend of Ivory Black, Burnt Umber, and Zinc and Titanium Whites which gives a markedly cool black substitute.
The blue undertones are similar to but much milder than those of Prussian blue.
Some painters prefer this blend for its restrained Tint Power, and use it in cool reflex tones in flesh painting.