Ochre - Wikipedia Ochre is a family of earth pigments which includes yellow ochre, red ochre, purple ochre, sienna, and umber The major ingredient of all the ochres is iron (III) oxide-hydroxide, known as limonite, which gives them a yellow colour
Ochre | Facts, Definition, Examples | Britannica Ochre, a native earth colored with hydrated iron oxide It varies in color from pale yellow to deep red, brown, and violet There are two kinds: one has a clayey basis, while the other is a chalky earth The former variety is in general the richer and purer in color of the two
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Ochre Color - How to Create and Use an Ochre Color Palette Various tones of red, brown, and yellow are produced by a mixture of clay and sand that contain iron oxide, also known as ferric oxide A warm and earthy color, ochre can be described as being a yellowish-brown color
Ochre - The Oldest Known Natural Pigment in the World - ThoughtCo Ochre is a natural pigment made from iron oxide, used by artists for thousands of years In prehistoric times, ochre was used for art, medicine, and even burials around the world Ochre changes color from yellow to red by heating, important for making different shades in ancient art