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raw sienna

/ˌˈrɔ siˌɛnə/
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Definitions of raw sienna
  1. noun
    a yellowish-brown pigment made from untreated sienna
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    type of:
    sienna
    an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment
  2. noun
    a medium to dark tan color
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    types:
    snuff-color, snuff-colour
    dark yellowish brown
    type of:
    brown, brownness
    an orange of low brightness and saturation
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