brown ocher

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A natural earth brown pigment ranging in color from a dark yellow to a deep reddish brown, containing silica, clay, and a mixture of iron oxides along with small amounts of manganese dioxide. It may be called "umber" or "sienna," depending on its color.
brown ocher
Accepted term: 06-May-2024