Muted brown with rich mauve undertones: Adds depth and realism to landscapes and still lifes
Smooth, buttery consistency: Enables easy application and seamless blending
Excellent lightfastness: Maintains vibrant color over time
High opacity: Ensures solid coverage for detailed work
Mixes well with other hues: Expands creative possibilities
Summarized by Shop
Mauve Umber is a sophisticated, muted brown with rich mauve undertones, offering a warm yet cool tone that adds depth and richness to any palette. Its deep, earthy color is perfect for creating natural shadows, skin tones, and atmospheric effects in landscapes or still lifes. The paint’s smooth, buttery consistency makes it easy to apply
Paint Type
Oil
Color
Brown with mauve undertones
Dispenser Type
Jar
Paint Form
Liquid
Lightfastness
ASTM I (Excellent)
Opacity
1.1 (Opaque)
Pattern
Solid
Summarized by Shop
5.0
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Versatile and Gorgeous Color
I initially purchased this color in a sample pack. I had to buy it in a tube because it quickly became one of my favorite colors to use
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Rebekah · July 14, 2026
This is a great color to add to your palette. It’s character is rich and has an opacity that makes it workable with cold wax
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Michael · April 30, 2025
Plein air must have
I never leave mauve umber out of my travel kit. Great to mix with ultramarine or black to get those shadows. Try it.
