umber
/ˈʌmbər/
adjective
- Having a dark brown or reddish-brown color, like the pigment umber.
- She wore an umber scarf that matched the earthy tones of the forest.
- The umber soil of the riverbank was perfect for growing potatoes.
- The old photograph had an umber tint that made it look vintage.
Synonyms
noun
- A dark brown or reddish-brown natural pigment made from clay containing iron and manganese oxides, used in paints and dyes.
- The artist mixed umber with white to create a warm, earthy tone for the landscape.
- Ancient cave paintings often used umber because it was easy to find and grind into powder.
- She bought a tube of raw umber to add depth to her portrait's shadows.
- A dark brown color resembling the pigment umber.
- He painted the walls a rich umber that made the room feel cozy.
- The autumn leaves turned from gold to deep umber before falling.
- The old wooden table had faded to a soft, warm umber over the years.