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Color of the Week

Raw Umber

Brief History, Fashion + Interior Design, Pantone® & More

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Sasha Lavrova
Jun 18, 2025
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Happy Tuesday! This week’s color is Raw Umber—an ancient, rich, earthy tone that’s rooted in both nature and artistry of the Baroque era.

Believe it or not, this mysteriously timeless shade has quietly shaped some of the most dramatic centuries-old masterpieces in art history.

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Brief History

This natural earth pigment, made from iron and manganese oxides, t…

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