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What is another word for Umber? – 120 Umber Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sienna sepia umber brown burnt sienna raw umber brown tan beige taupe chestnut walnut mahogany auburn tawny golden brown copper bronze terracotta rust clay earth ochre sandy dusty muddy murky sooty smoky dusky cloudy shadowy dark gloomy

    Meaning of Umber

    The primary meaning of the word "Umber" is a natural brown or reddish-brown earth pigment.

    Definitions

    • A natural brown or reddish-brown earth pigment, typically used as a paint or dye.
    • * A brown or reddish-brown color.

    Etymology of Umber

    The word "Umber" originates from the Old French word "ombre", which is derived from the Latin word "umbra", meaning shadow or shade.
    Historically, the term "Umber" referred to a type of earth pigment obtained from the earth in Umbria, Italy, which was highly valued for its rich, brown color.

    Example Uses

    • The artist mixed umber with other pigments to create a unique shade of brown.
    • * The umber-colored walls of the old building seemed to glow in the fading light.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ivory cream white pale pastel pink blue green yellow bright vibrant radiant luminous sparkling shiny light airy clear transparent pale washed out faded bleached

    Related Nouns

    pigment paint dye color earth ochre sienna clay mud soil ground terrain landscape scenery view prospect panorama horizon sky cloud shadow shade darkness

    Related Verbs

    paint dye color mix blend shade shadow darken lighten brighten glow shine radiate lumin sparkle glimmer flicker gleam beam

    Related Adjectives

    brown reddish-brown earthy natural organic rich vibrant warm cool dark light bright dull muted pale faded washed out bleached glowing shining radiant luminous