One of the first synthesized pigments, this deep, nearly black color is alkaline sensitive so not found in acrylic paints. Our modern mixture provides a similar color with great permanence. (Series 4)

Pigment Classification: Mixture
Color Index Name: PBk9 / PB15:0 / PV23
Color Index Number: 74160 / 51319 / 77267
Chemical Description: Amorphous Carbon produced by charring animal bones / Copper Phthalocyanine / Carbazole Dioxazine
Opacity/Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Lightfastness Rating: 2
Permanency: Very Good