Linseed oil color Gysinge Green umber

When you want to paint knots and linings on wooden houses from the 18th century to the 20th century, it is good to know that there was a different amount of refraction of the white color during different eras.

Most common was 30% green umber in the 18th century, which gives a distinct limestone gray shade. During the 19th century, the fashion brightened and the "white" color often ended up around 15% green umber.

At the turn of the century, however, only light, soft white is the highest fashion, corresponding to 2% green umber.

2% Broken warm white colour. White broken with 2% Green Umbra. Nearest NCS S 1002-Y

7% A greyish soft, warm white colour. White broken with 7% Green Umbra. Nearest NCS S 1502-Y

15% A classic warm gray colour. White broken with 15% Green Umbra. Nearest NCS S 2502-Y

30% Light limestone gray colour. White broken with 30% Green Umbra. Nearest NCS S 3502-Y

60% Warm gray color. Normal floor colour. Nearest NCS 6005-Y20R

100% Unbroken 100% it is often used for thresholds, for example. However, it is most often found mixed with white, which gives warm grey, pearl gray or marble white colours, which was common during the 18th century. Often used for lasering and patination.

Nearest NCS S 8505-Y20R