NBr8 Van Dyke Brown (natural bituminous earth)
Natural humic earth.
5 tubes from 3 of 24 paint lines contain NBr8. 3 are made from NBr8 alone, which is the closest match when you're switching brands.
- Toxicity
- Not on our toxic-metal list Check the maker's safety data sheet. As with any paint, keep it out of your mouth and don't sand or spray it.
- Opacity
- Single-pigment tubes are mostly transparent.
Genuine or hue?
Natural Van Dyke brown fades and can crack. Hues made from iron oxides are permanent.
Purest NBr8, by brand
The best single-pigment NBr8 tube from each line, ranked: artists' grade first, then lightfastness, then how firmly the pigment listing is confirmed. Ties are listed alphabetically.
- Vasari Italian Cassel EarthLF not rated · Transparent
Not sold here by: Holbein, Grumbacher, Williamsburg, M. Graham, Gamblin, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Rembrandt, Schmincke Mussini, Georgian, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Cobra, Art Creation, Lukas 1862, W&N Griffin, Art Spectrum, Langridge, Blockx, Maimeri Puro, W&N Artisan.
Made from NBr8 alone
Mixtures that contain NBr8
Brands: Vasari, W&N Winton, W&N Artists'.