Orange Travertine – Warm Earth Oil Paint
Orange Travertine is a warm orange earth oil paint derived from natural travertine with increased iron content, providing earthy orange tones and a semi‑opaque body for subtle warmth and glazing.
Orange Travertine oil paint is milled from a travertine pigment with a higher iron‑oxide content than Yellow Travertine, giving it a warm orange tint. Travertine is a sedimentary limestone deposited from mineral‑rich springs; the Romans used it and took its name from lapis tiburtinus (Tivoli Stone). In this Armenian deposit, the travertine contains calcium carbonate (~48 %) and small amounts of iron oxide, silica, sulfur, and alumina. Ground to a mean particle size of about 8 µm, the pigment is easy to disperse in oil and provides excellent permanence because the colourant is iron oxide.
In paint, Orange Travertine has medium tinting strength and a semi‑opaque body. It tints warm, earthy oranges with a gentle drying rate, making it suitable for glazing or underpainting. The colour adds subtle warmth to landscapes and flesh tones while maintaining the natural, mineral character that many artists seek today.
| Orange Travertine | |
|---|---|
| Color: | Orange Travertine |
| Binder: | Linseed oil |
| Additive(s): | None |
| Pigment Information | |
| Pigment: | Orange Travertine |
| Pigment Classification: | Natural inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Yellow 43 (77492) |
| Chemical Name: | Iron(III) oxyhydroxide |
| Chemical Formula: | FeO(OH) |
| CAS Numbers: | 1310-14-1 |
| Properties | |
| Code: | 420 |
| Series: | 3 |
| Opacity: | Transparent |
| Tinting Strength: | Low |
| Drying Rate: | Medium |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Permanence: | A – Permanent |
| Safety Information: | No acute or known chronic health hazards are associated with this product’s anticipated use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or spray mists, and prolonged skin contact. Conforms to ASTM D‑4236. |
For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, please visit our Composition & Permanence page.
Notes:
Pigment–oil separation may occur because no wax or stabilizers are used; stir the paint thoroughly before use. Colour swatches are calibrated but may vary among monitors. Drawdown images show the mass tone and a tint with titanium white to illustrate undertones.
| Color Names | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | English: orange travertine French: travertin orange German: orange Travertin Italian: travertino arancione Portuguese: travertino laranja Russian: травертин оранжевый Spanish: travertino naranja |
| SKU | 820-420 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Natural Pigments |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Color | Orange |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Earth, Natural |
| Pigment Family / Chemistry | Earth Pigments |
| Pigment Code | PY43 |
| Particle Size | Very Fine |
| Drying Rate | Medium |
| Transparency/Opacity | Transparent |
| Lightfastness | ASTM I |
| Chemical Prohibition | No |
Hazard Pictograms
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| GHS07: Exclamation Mark |
GHS08-2: Health Hazard |
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Designation
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Safety Designation
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
