Black, White, Neutral: Pigment Descriptions
D200 Carbon Black
An intense black that was traditionally produced by charring organic materials, thankfully newer methods have been implemented raising the standard of quality and enhancing performance characteristics.
Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil
ASTM Rated: Lightfastness I, OPAQUE
D200.5 Mars Black
A dense, opaque black its masstone remains cool while warmer tones of gray can be achieved when tinted. Recently developed in just the last century, it has the strongest tinting strength of any black and is a relatively fast drier – perfect for underpainting.
Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil
ASTM Rated: Lightfastness I, SEMI/OPAQUE
D272 Titanium White
Of all the whites on the market today, Classic Artist Oil’s is proud to offer a Titanium White of the absolute highest quality – formulated to maximize the best characteristics the artist of today looks for when making their choice, and conveniently offered in sizes up to a gallon. The most versatile white available it combines the excellent mixing power of your average titanium white into a creamy, workable texture that will flow easily while retaining its awesome covering power. D272 is noticeably different than the somewhat “chalky” texture found with even the most reputable brands.
Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil
ASTM Rated: Lightfastness I, OPAQUE
D280 Payne’s Grey
An artist’s favorite, this subtle blue-black is a delicate mixture of Ivory Black, Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Ochre to give you a beautiful cool black.
Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil
ASTM Rated: Lightfastness I, SEMI/OPAQUE
D282 Buff Titanium
A warm, earthy hue, Buff Titanium is a synthetic version of the natural form of Titanium White and behaves in much the same way with great film stability. Rutile has the highest refractive index or any known mineral and is an invaluable pigment to the paint industry.
Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil
ASTM Rated: Lightfastness I, OPAQUE