Brown, when used as a general term, is a color which is a dark yellow, orange, or red, of low luminance relative to lighter or white colored objects.



Some amber and yellow colors of lower saturation are called light browns.

Shades of brown
Auburn Beige Bistre Bole Brown Buff Burgundy Burnt sienna Burnt umber Copper

Ecru Fallow Khaki Liver Mahogany Maroon Ochre Raw umber Russet Rust

Sandy brown Seal brown Sepia Sienna Tan Taupe Wheat Zinnwaldite