yellow ocher

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yellow ocher

1. A yellow pigment, usually containing limonite.

2. A moderate orange with yellow overtones.

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yellow ocher - pigment consisting of a limonite mixed with clay and silica

yellow ochre

ochre, ocher - any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment

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