Pronunciation

/bɜːnt ˈʌmbər/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

Burnt Umber is a natural brown earth pigment that is created by heating raw umber.

Examples

1. “The artist used burnt umber to create shadows in the painting.”

2. “The color burnt umber is often used in oil painting and watercolor.”

Additional Information

Burnt Umber has been used as a pigment in art since ancient times and is valued for its warm, earthy tones.