Colors and Shapes - Shades of Dark Brown

Read this lesson to learn the names of different shades of dark brown in English, such as "liver", "copper", and "umber".

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Colors and Shapes
auburn [adjective]

brownish-red in color, often used to refer to hair

bistre [adjective]

having a dark brown color with a slightly yellowish or greenish hue, resembling the color of raw umber pigment

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Windsor tan [adjective]

having a warm, earthy tan color that is often associated with the rich tones of traditional English interiors

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bole [adjective]

of a deep reddish-brown color often found in earth pigments, resembling the color of terracotta clay

Ex: The kitchen walls were painted in a comforting bole color .
brown [adjective]

having the color of chocolate ice cream

Ex: The dog 's fur was a soft brown shade , with hints of caramel .
burnt umber [adjective]

of a dark brown color made from heating raw umber pigment

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umber [adjective]

of a dark, earthy brown color, often with undertones of yellow or red, resembling the natural pigment obtained from certain clay deposits

Ex: The color of her leather boots is umber , perfect for fall .
copper [adjective]

having a reddish-brown metallic color resembling the hue of the metal copper

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caput mortuum [adjective]

of a deep, rich brownish-purple color that is often used in art and design

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chestnut [adjective]

having a red-brown color

Ex: He wore a chestnut leather jacket that complemented his rugged appearance .
red-brown [adjective]

having a mixture of red and brown shades, creating a warm and earthy hue

Ex: The wooden coffee table had a glossy red-brown finish .
rufous [adjective]

having a reddish-brown color, resembling the color of rust or the reddish-brown fur of some animals

Ex: The horse 's coat had a glossy rufous sheen , shimmering in the sunlight .
russet [adjective]

having a reddish-brown color with a shade of orange

rust-brown [adjective]

of a reddish-brown color resembling the tone of rusted iron

Ex: The leather boots had a stylish rust-brown hue , perfect for fall .
seal brown [adjective]

of a dark, rich brown color that is almost black, resembling the color of the fur of certain seal species

Ex: The sofa in the den was upholstered in a plush seal brown fabric .
coyote brown [adjective]

of a medium to dark brown color, often used to describe the color of coyote fur

Ex: The tactical gear was coated in a reliable coyote brown finish for stealth .
golden brown [adjective]

having a warm and rich shade of brown with a yellow or gold undertone

Ex: The wooden furniture in the living room had a rich golden brown finish .
liver [adjective]

of a reddish-brown color resembling the hue of the organ it is named after

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maroon [adjective]

having a dark brownish-red color

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sinopia [adjective]

having a reddish-brown pigment that is derived from the clay-like soil of the town of Sinop

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Van Dyke brown [adjective]

of a dark, warm brown color named after the Dutch painter Anthony van Dyck

Ex: The leather-bound book had a cover in a refined Van Dyke brown shade .
walnut brown [adjective]

having a medium to dark brown color resembling the color of the outer shell of a walnut

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wenge [adjective]

having a dark, almost black-brown color that is named after the wood of the Wenge tree native to tropical regions of Africa

Ex: The coffee mug featured a wenge glaze , giving it a modern aesthetic .
Pullman brown [adjective]

having a deep, dark brown color that is often associated with the luxury and elegance of Pullman train cars

Ex: The leather-bound books on the shelf had a uniform Pullman brown spine .
bronze [adjective]

deep reddish-brown in color

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sienna [adjective]

of a warm, reddish-brown color named after the Italian city of Siena

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pine cone brown [adjective]

having a warm, earthy brown color that resembles the rich tones of a pine cone

Ex: The hiking trail was surrounded by trees , their trunks displaying a pine cone brown bark .
fudge brown [adjective]

of a rich, deep brown color that resembles the delicious sweetness of fudge

Ex: The autumn leaves took on a warm fudge brown hue as they fell .
coffee [adjective]

(of a shade) ranging from a pale or light brown color to a medium brown

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mahogany [adjective]

characterized by a deep reddish-brown color resembling the hue of the wood from the mahogany tree

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rust [adjective]

having a reddish-brown color, reminiscent of the oxidized iron tones found on rusted metal surfaces

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chocolate [adjective]

having a dark or deep brown color

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