yellow ochre

• Pigment terreux naturel contenant de l'oxyde de fer hydraté, généralement de couleur allant du jaune clair au jaune brunâtre, utilisé dans les peintures, les teintures et l'art.

A natural earth pigment containing hydrated iron oxide, typically ranging in color from light yellow to brownish-yellow, used in paints, dyes, and art.

1. Natural pigmentB2formal

   A natural earth pigment containing hydrated iron oxide, typically yellow to brown in color, used in art and decoration.

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   • The artist used yellow ochre to paint the sunflowers.
   • Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known to humanity.
   • The walls of the ancient cave were decorated with yellow ochre.

2. Color nameB1formal

   A specific shade of yellow with earthy, brownish undertones.

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   • She chose a dress in a warm yellow ochre tone.
   • The living room was painted a soft yellow ochre.
   • Yellow ochre complements green and blue in interior design.