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Raw umber
What color is Raw umber?
Raw umber is a natural earth pigment that has a yellowish brown color.
It can vary from dark olive to brownish yellow, depending on the amount of iron oxide and manganese oxide in the soil.
Raw umber is one of the oldest pigments known to humans, dating back to the prehistoric times.
It was used by artists in the Renaissance and Baroque periods to create realistic shadows and underpainting.
This color has a HEX color code of #A75E09, which means it has 65.49% red, 36.86% green and 3.53% blue in the RGB color model.
Raw umber is a warm and earthy color that belongs to the dark orange family.
Example of the palette with the Raw umber color
![Palette with colors: Raw umber, Black and Indian yellow Picture with primary colors of Raw umber, Black, Indian yellow, Flax and Dim gray](/images/raw-umber/close-up-of-a-flower.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Raw umber color
![Palette with colors: Bistre, Smoky black and Pastel brown Picture with primary colors of Bistre, Smoky black, Pastel brown, Grullo and Raw umber](/images/raw-umber/group-of-people-walking-down-a-street.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Raw umber color
![Palette with colors: Cafe noir, Raw umber and Pale gold Picture with primary colors of Cafe noir, Raw umber, Pale gold, Saddle brown and Seal brown](/images/raw-umber/woman-in-a-costume.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Raw umber color
![Palette with colors: MSU Green, Dim gray and Dark sienna Picture with primary colors of MSU Green, Dim gray, Dark sienna, Raw umber and Desert sand](/images/raw-umber/tree-in-a-field-with-a-cloudy-sky.webp)
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What are the examples of Raw umber color in life?
It can vary from a dark olive to a brownish yellow, depending on the amount of iron and manganese in the clay.
Some examples of raw umber color in life are:
Shadows on the wall in Vermeer's painting "The Milkmaid".
The fur of certain animals, such as bears, wolves, or deer.
Soil or rocks in some regions, such as Umbria in Italy or Cyprus.
The wood of some trees, such as walnut, oak, or mahogany.
The skin or hair of some people, especially those with olive or tan complexion.
Example of the palette with the Raw umber color
![Palette with colors: Raw umber, Bronze and Dark lava Picture with primary colors of Raw umber, Bronze, Dark lava, Burlywood and Snow](/images/raw-umber/group-of-ships-floating.webp)
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