Peach black

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Peach black is a grey-black pigment originally obtained from burnt peach stones.[1] Other early formulations included aniline black and soot from burnt petroleum or wax.[2] According to some sources, the pigment has a tendency to green, making it useful for darkening foliage and ground cover.[3]

References

  1. ^ Black Pigments. chestofbooks.com. Retrieved on April 10, 2009.
  2. ^ http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/waterw.html
  3. ^ Pigments & Gum Arabic. gumphoto.co.uk. Retrieved on April 10, 2009.