{"product_id":"winsor-newton-professional-watercolour-half-pan-raw-umber-transparent-aa-lightfast","title":"Winsor \u0026 Newton Professional Watercolour Half Pan Raw Umber — Transparent, AA Lightfast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinsor \u0026amp; Newton Professional Watercolour Half Pan in Raw Umber is a high-strength, transparent artist-grade paint that delivers lasting, mixable earth tones for watercolour painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Winsor \u0026amp; Newton, this half pan contains a Professional Watercolour formulation using finely dispersed pigments for clear transparency, excellent tinting strength, and archival permanence. Raw Umber is a classic earth pigment valued for its neutral brown tone, reliable mixing behavior, and suitability for washes, glazes, and tonal foundations in both traditional and contemporary watercolour work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Raw Umber different from student or generic watercolours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional watercolours use higher pigment load and carefully processed pigments to ensure clarity and permanence. This Raw Umber is rated AA for lightfastness and is made from a single pigment (PBr 7), so it maintains colour integrity over time and mixes cleanly with other hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh pigment concentration for vivid but controllable colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-pigment formulation for predictable mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAA permanence rating to resist fading under normal display conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent nature preserves paper white and luminous washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the half pan format help artists in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe half pan offers a compact, travel-friendly dose of paint that is ideal for plein air work, sketchbooks, palette inserts, or for sampling a new colour without committing to a full tube. It re-wets smoothly and integrates well into a palette alongside other half pans or full pans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePortable, mess-free option for on-location painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits standard half-pan palette wells for easy mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlled amount reduces waste when experimenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to replace or refresh when depleted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Raw Umber perform in mixing, glazing, and washes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Umber is a versatile, neutral brown that serves as a dependable base for shadows, underpainting, and muted midtones. Its transparent character makes it excellent for layered glazing and delicate washes where the paper’s brightness should remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates clean, neutral greys when mixed with blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilds depth through layered transparent glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBehaves predictably from light washes to stronger mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for tonal sketches, natural shadows, and earth palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat technical specifications should buyers know before purchasing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis half pan contains the Professional Watercolour formulation: single pigment PBr 7, Series 1 colour classification, transparent opacity, and AA permanence. It conforms to ASTM D4236 for safety labeling and is produced to maintain consistent performance with the broader 115-colour Professional range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeries: 1 — Colour Code: 554 — Colour Index: PBr 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePermanence: AA; Opacity: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplies with ASTM D4236 safety labeling standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHalf pan format for portability and palette flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Artists who need a reliable, archival-quality brown for professional watercolour work — from illustrators and plein-air painters to fine-art students and colorists seeking strong mixing behavior and luminous washes. Choose this Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Professional Raw Umber half pan if you want a compact, high-performance earth tone with proven permanence and transparent layering ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Raw Umber from Winsor \u0026amp; Newton lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. This Raw Umber is rated AA for permanence, offering excellent resistance to fading under normal display conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use the half pan in standard watercolour palettes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The half pan fits common half-pan wells and re-wets reliably for on-the-go or studio palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Winsor \u0026 Newton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55252357710161,"sku":"B0014ZNJYE","price":30.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/winsor-and-newton-raw-umber-front-half-pan.jpg?v=1791650984","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/winsor-newton-professional-watercolour-half-pan-raw-umber-transparent-aa-lightfast","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}