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noun a natural earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide, typically with a yellowish-brown color

adjective having a shade of color similar to that of umber; dark and reddish-brown

• The artist used a rich umber pigment to create depth in his painting.
• I love the warm umber color of your new sweater.
• Check out the cool umber tones in this graffiti art.
• The umber of the autumn leaves was a sight to behold.