Umber Colors

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What is Umber Color?

Umber is a natural brown earth pigment that contains iron oxide and manganese oxide. It comes in two main varieties: raw umber, which is a brown with a slight reddish tinge, and burnt umber, which is a darker, richer brown created by heating raw umber. Umber colors are known for their earthy, natural appearance and are widely used in art and design.

Umber Colors on Digital Screens

Umber colors are defined by these color codes for consistent display across devices:

• • Raw Umber: #635147 (RGB: 99, 81, 71)
• • Burnt Umber: #8A3324 (RGB: 138, 51, 36)
• • Dark Umber: #4A3728 (RGB: 74, 55, 40)
• • Light Umber: #796755 (RGB: 121, 103, 85)
• • Deep Umber: #5E2612 (RGB: 94, 38, 18)
• • Reddish Umber: #704241 (RGB: 112, 66, 65)

Using Umber Colors in Design

Umber colors bring depth and earthiness to designs. Here are some tips for using umber colors effectively:

• • Perfect for creating natural, organic atmospheres
• • Ideal for rustic, vintage, and earthy design themes
• • Combine with cream, beige, or olive for a natural palette
• • Use as a grounding color in landscape or nature-inspired designs
• • Works well in traditional, historical, and heritage designs

Colors That Complement Umber

• Olive Green
• Cream
• Terracotta
• Navy Blue
• Mustard Yellow

Umber Color Symbolism

Umber colors carry powerful symbolic associations:

Earthiness and stability, connecting to the ground and natural world. Warmth and comfort, creating cozy and inviting atmospheres. Reliability and tradition, suggesting timelessness and heritage. Authenticity and naturalness, evoking organic materials and craftsmanship. In design, it's associated with rustic, vintage, and traditional aesthetics.

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