Light Yellow Ochre France Pigment

Light Yellow Ochre France is a premium natural mineral pigment extracted from iron-rich clay deposits in France and finely milled to preserve its soft, luminous colour. This delicate pale yellow ochre offers warm undertones, subtle transparency, and a gentle earthy character, making it ideal for both traditional and contemporary decorative finishes, fine arts, and restoration work.

Used for centuries in classical painting and architectural finishes, this natural earth pigment is valued for its excellent permanence, outstanding lightfastness, and low to moderate tinting strength, allowing for delicate colour mixes, light washes, and atmospheric effects.

Applications

• Lime Paint & Limewash: Produces soft, breathable mineral finishes with subtle natural colour.
• Plaster, Cement & Mortar: Suitable for colouring traditional mineral-based materials.
• Concrete: Creates light, warm ochre tones with a natural matte appearance.
• Fine Arts: Suitable for oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, fresco, casein, egg tempera, and natural binders. Grind finely in a mortar before mixing with the binder for optimal dispersion.
• Restoration: Ideal for heritage conservation, colour matching, and traditional decorative finishes.
• Decorative Glazes & Linseed Oil: Excellent for soft layered effects and natural patinas.

Product Information

• Colour Index (CI): PY43 (77492)
• Composition: 100% Natural Earth Pigment (Kaolinite & Goethite)
• Colour: Light Yellow Ochre with Warm Undertones
• Form: Fine Powder
• Country of Origin: France

Characteristics

• Natural mineral pigment
• Soft, luminous yellow ochre tone
• Excellent lightfastness
• Semi-transparent
• Non-toxic
• Low to moderate tinting strength
• Compatible with lime, plaster, mortar, cement, concrete, and artistic binders
• Ideal for restoration and traditional decorative applications

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