A painted swatch of Brown ochre:
Brief description of Brown ochre:
Earthtones from cream to brown
Names for Brown ochre:
| Pronounciation: | oak • ur | ||||||
| Alternative names: | Earth pigments | ||||||
| Word origin: | The name "Brown ochre" comes from Greek ochros = yellow, pale yellow. | ||||||
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| Color Index (C.I.) | n/a | ||||||
| Chemical name: | Iron(III)-oxide, partly hydrated |
Source of Brown ochre:
Ochre comes in many varieties:
Natural mineral consisting of silica and clay owing its color to iron oxide. It is found throughout the world, in many shades, in hues from yellow to brown, and faint blue. The best brown ochre comes from Cyprus. The pigment has good hiding power and excellent permanence in all media.
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