Inorganic – Neutral Grey is a blend of Ivory Black and Titanium White.
Michael Harding formulated Neutral Grey because a number of artists requested they have a colour on the Munsell scale, with this formulation similar to Munsell scale 5.
Inorganic – A blend of Ivory Black, Burnt Umber and Titanium Whites which gives a markedly cool black substitute.
The blue undertones are similar to but much milder than those of Prussian blue.
Some painters prefer this blend for its restrained Tint Power, and use it in cool reflex tones in flesh painting.
Colour Index PW6, PBk9, PBr6
Drying Average
Transparency Opaque
Lightfastness Excellent
Oil Content Low
Tint Power High
Toxicity Non-Toxic
ASTM D-4236 ✔
Widely recognised as one of the best Oil Colour Paints available, thanks to the high pigment levels used in their manufacture they give strong colours that are vibrant and true providing great coverage and highly resistant to fading.
Michael Harding Oil paints are made by hand in Wales, adopting techniques dating back to the days of the Old Masters.
A popular Artist in his own right Michael Harding states "As an artist and painter I wanted to create colours that were true and vibrant, and paint which was beautiful and durable"
The paints are described as having a buttery, creamy texture that are easy to handle and their texture is easily manipulated.
