# sienna

/siˈɛnə/ (US) · /siːˈɛnɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sienna
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a dark brown color that looks like the color of earth or wood. It is a popular color for painting and decorating.

For teachers: a dark brownish-red pigment derived from the earth, or a color resembling this. Often used in the context of art and interior design.

## Examples

- The artist used a deep sienna for the background of the painting.
- The interior designer chose a warm sienna for the living room walls to create a cozy, earthy atmosphere.
- The landscape was bathed in a soft sienna as the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the valley floor.

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