Brown pigment obtained from earth containing iron and manganese oxides. Raw umber is a cool, yellowish or greenish brown. Burnt umber, made by roasting raw umber, is a darker, reddish brown. Web resources here and here.
Raw umber (left) and burnt umber (right)
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