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Burnt sienna
Orange-brown from Tuscan pigment, color of Italian sunsets.
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Meaning & usage
Burnt sienna is a reddish pigment of long pictorial tradition, derived from the ferruginous soils of Tuscany. Warmed by firing, it takes on this orange hue that evokes Renaissance frescoes and Italian landscapes.
Synonyms & nuances
terre de Sienne brûléesienne brûléeburnt siennarust orange
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Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :51 (Rough)
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