Umbra

Brief description of Umbra:

Earthtones from cream to brown. The pigment is similar to the ochres and siennas.

Names for Umbra:

Pronounciation:	uhm • bruh
Alternative names:	Earth pigments
Word origin:	The name "Umbra" comes from Latin umbra = shadow.
Non-English names:	German French Italian Umbra n/a n/a
Chemical name:	Iron(III)-oxide containing manganese(IV)-oxide

Source of Umbra:

Ochre comes in many varieties:

Natural mineral found throughout the world, in many shades, in hues from yellow to brown, and faint blue.