Making dark mortar. what brand cement is best?

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KAMIKAZEE DIY
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Just wondered if any brand cement makes a mortar darker than the rest? Any recommendations?

I understand sand too affects mortar colour.

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sy76uk
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Post: # 111703Post sy76uk

Quinn cement cures quite dark but i'm not keen on the stuff.
Red kiln dried sand is good for making dark mortar too.

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