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Burnt Umber

Holbein Artists' Colored Pencils OP180 Burnt Umber is a near-black red colored pencil in the Red & Pink family. It sits in the deepest shadow range, making it well-suited for dark roses, deep wine, rich fabric. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Red & Pink family Warm temperature 17% lightness
Dark rosesDeep wineRich fabricShadow redsGothic darks
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Marker Facts

Marker Name
Burnt Umber
Color Family
Red & Pink
Temperature
Warm
Lightness
17%
Saturation
40%
Palettes Using This Marker
0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Red & Pink family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

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Complementary Accent

Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.

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