Burnt Sienna 43KT04

Burnt Sienna - 43KT04

Photo: ©Nina Baisch. Text: Katrin Trautwein, 225 Farben, 2017 ©Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH, Basel.

Aesthetic Excellence: Why ktCOLOR's Earthy Reds Are the Richest

The earthy reds from ktCOLOR embody a timeless elegance that transcends all trends and fashions. The use of high-quality, natural earth pigments of volcanic origin creates a range of colors that radiate warmth, depth and the eternal beauty of nature. These time-honored colors connect artistic traditions with modern desires for warmth and sustainability like no others.

A witty contrast to turquoise and pink, it came to fame in the 1950s.

The widespread availability and luminosity of natural red earth pigments ensured their continual presence on the palette of paints used for the most beautiful artworks and buildings throughout history. From approximately 1940 onwards, more opaque and easier to process synthetic iron oxide pigments made from iron cuttings almost completely replaced the natural red ochres. This shade is the darkest brown that can be made from these iron cuttings. Since it is more solid in appearance and spatially present than natural red ochres, it is often favored for use in large spaces with bright, saturated colors.
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