India Red is comprised of iron oxide and hematite, which combine to produce a beautiful, earthy, red violet colours. India Red is useful in landscapes, portraits, botanicals, and wildlife painting.

Artists Notes: Combine India Red and Raw Umber Dark Neutral for a range of earthy neutrals with depth and interest. Combine with blues for a range of interesting greys and arresting bi-chromatic works.

Opacity: Opaque

Paint Makers Notes: India Red is an iron oxide pigment, a group of pigments that are extremely old and versatile

Pigment Number: PR 101

Pigment Type: Synthetic Inorganic

Pigment Composition: Iron oxide

Lightfastness: Not Rated

Toxicity: Non-Toxic