Earthy brown colour (5)

I believe the answer is:

umber

(Other definitions for umber that I've seen before include "Natural pigment" , "Brown earthy substance used as pigment" , "Natural colouring matter, dark brown" , "Brownish pigment" , "Brown earthy mineral" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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