Brown ochre

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Painted swatch of Brown ochre.

Brief description of Brown ochre:

Earthtones from cream to brown

Names for Brown ochre:

Alternative names: Earth pigments
Word origin: The name "Brown ochre" comes from Greek ochros = yellow, pale yellow.
Non-English names:
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Brauner Ocker n/a n/a
Origin: n/a
Chemical name:

Iron(III)-oxide, partly hydrated

 

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