What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ochre
Example
The walls of the house were painted in an ochre shade. [ochre: adjective]
Example
She used ochre to paint the sunset in her landscape painting. [ochre: noun]
umber
Example
The old book had an umber cover. [umber: adjective]
Example
He mixed umber with other colors to create a realistic portrait. [umber: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ochre is more commonly used in everyday language and design, while umber is more commonly used in art and painting.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ochre and umber?
Both ochre and umber are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
