Hue made from limonite (5)

I believe the answer is:

ochre

(Other definitions for ochre that I've seen before include "Earth-coloured pigment" , "yellowy-orange" , "Earth used in pigments" , "Money" , "A shade" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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