Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Colour, Raw Umber, 59ml, Deep Earth Tone, Smooth Texture & Excellent Coverage

- Volume: 59ml - Pigment: Raw Umber - Texture: Smooth for easy blending - Opacity: High opacity for rich tones - Drying: Fast-drying formula for layering - Lightfastness: Lightfast pigments to preserve hues

Raw Umber in System 3 is highly blendable and dries to a rich, even tone. For glazing, apply a transparent layer over a dried base and build depth with additional layers. Mix with white for lighter values or with Burnt Umber for deeper shadows.

Raw Umber provides a lighter, warmer deep brown suitable for mid-tones and shading, while Burnt Umber is darker and richer for deep shadows and more intense earth tones. Both offer high opacity and good leveling and pair well when used together in landscapes and portraits.

System 3 acrylics adhere well to primed canvas, stretched canvas boards, illustration boards, wood panels, and other primed surfaces. For porous surfaces, use a suitable primer for best results.

Squeeze a small amount onto a palette, mix with a little water or acrylic medium for flow, and apply with a synthetic brush or palette knife. For smoother coverage, use thin layers and allow each to dry before adding more; avoid overworking to prevent chalky texture.

Yes. System 3 Acrylic Colour is water-based and cleans up with soap and water while wet. Once dry, cleaning brushes requires more effort.

Yes. The System 3 line uses lightfast pigments to minimize fading or shifting hues under normal indoor lighting, helping natural earth tones stay stable over time.

System 3 Acrylic Colour is formulated for artists and is generally safe for studio use. Avoid ingestion and eye contact. Work in a well-ventilated area and keep out of reach of children; follow the safety data sheet for any handling concerns.

The 59ml System 3 tubes offer solid pigmentation, good coverage and a competitive price. The high opacity and quick-dry formula help reduce the number of layers needed, delivering good value for portrait and nature work.

Pair it with other earth-tones in the System 3 range for harmonious palettes. Examples include Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna. See: - Burnt Umber: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-burnt-umber-59ml - Raw Sienna: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-raw-sienna-59ml - Burnt Sienna: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-colour-burnt-sienna-59ml

System 3 Raw Umber provides a reliable, opaque earthy tone with smooth blending, quick-drying performance and good lightfastness, making it a dependable choice for underpainting, shadows, and natural textures in portraits and landscapes.