Noun: burnt umber burnt úm-bu(r)
- Dark brown pigment obtained by heating umber
"The painter mixed burnt umber with ochre to achieve a rich, deep brown"
- A medium brown to dark-brown colour
"The leather sofa was upholstered in a rich burnt umber";
- chocolate, coffee, deep brown, umber, cocoa
Type of: brown, brownness, umber
Encyclopedia: Burnt umber