Earth pigment (5)

I believe the answer is:

umber

(Other definitions for umber that I've seen before include "Natural colouring matter, dark brown" , "Deep brown" , "Brown earthy mineral" , "Yellow-brown pigment" , "Dark brown coloring matter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and the Penny Press.

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