Warmer Tone Inkjet Papers / Low & No OBA Inkjet Papers
When your image calls for a warmer tonality, look to Red River Paper's line of warmer tone inkjet papers. Warm tone means that the base paper stock has a slightly warmer look. This is usually because the paper has fewer optical brightening agents in the formula. Some papers have no OBAs while others are low in OBA content.
What are OBAs?
To make paper appear brighter white, manufacturer's add chemicals to the base stock or coating. The chemicals, called Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs), convert ultraviolet light and re-emit it in the visible blue spectrum. They "fluoresce" at a point that is just barely within our ability to see. This additional light causes paper to appear brighter white. Without OBAs, most paper would have a warm, almost creme color. Learn More About OBAs.
When would you use warmer tone inkjet media?
Images types such as landscapes and portraits lend themselves to warm tone inkjet paper. The warmth brings your white point up which lowers overall contrast. Leave your Feedback on why you use warm tone inkjet paper and we'll post it for others benefit.
Photo Glossy
The look and feel of traditional photo lab glossy
Polar Gloss Metallic 255
The new Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints.
- Surface: Pearlescent glossy finish
- Paper Weight: 66lb (255gsm)
- Thickness: 10.4 mil
- 8.5x11 Pricing: As low as 84 cents/sheet
- OBA Content: Low
Photo Satin
The look and feel of traditional photo lab glossy
Polar Luster Metallic® 255
Polar Luster Metallic is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Gloss Metallic 255 features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - an elegant luster (E-surface) finish on a pearlescent base stock that yields an stunning iridescence in your images.
- Satin Texture: Deep
- Paper Tone: Metallic pearl
- Paper Weight: 255gsm (66lb)
- Thickness: 10.4mil
Fine Art Inkjet Papers
These photographic fine art inkjet papers are made of 100% cotton and have a premier quality look and feel. Our fine art inkjet papers are museum grade and are acid free, lignin free, chlorine free, buffered, and coated with quality inkjet coating.
Aurora Art Natural 300
Made using fine 100% cotton rag content, Aurora Natural offers the look and feel of fine art paper.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Paper Tone: Warm Tone
- Paper Weight: 300 gsm
- Thickness: 18 mil
- OBA Content: None
Aurora Art Natural 250
Made using fine 100% cotton rag content, Aurora Natural offers the look and feel of fine art paper.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Paper Tone: Warm Tone
- Paper Weight: 250 gsm
- Thickness: 13.5 mil
- OBA Content: None
Palo Duro Etching 315® 2018 Hot One Award Winner
Made from 100% cotton rag, Palo Duro Etching 315 gives you the classic look of a fine photographic art print
- Surface: Non-reflective Etching surface has a texture. This surface is also called Cold Press or Velvet.
- Made From: 100% cotton rag
- Paper Tone: Natural white
- Paper Weight: 315gsm
- Thickness: 21 mil
- Whitener: No brighteners present
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag
Made from 100% cotton rag and featuring a lightly textured soft gloss surface, Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag gives you the classic look of a darkroom photographic print with the performance of modern inkjet technology.
- Surface: Medium texture cotton rag paper with soft gloss relfections
- Made From: 100% Cotton rag
- Paper Tone: Neutral white
- Paper Weight: 310gsm / 80lb.
- Thickness: 16.5 mil
- OBA Content: None
Big Bend Baryta 310
Big Bend Baryta offers all of the rich tonality, depth, and feel of a traditional darkroom print. The paper has an elegantly smooth finish and subtle reflectivity. Big Bend has a pleasant neutral white tone imparted by a 100% barium sulfate (baryta) layer.
- Surface: Semigloss texture with medium reflectivity
- Made From: 100% alpha-cellulose base stock
- Paper Tone: Neutral white
- Paper Weight: 310gsm
- Thickness: 12 mil
- Whitener: Pure barium sulfate (baryta)
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Last updated: June 12, 2026
