Vandyke brown

A moderate to grayish brown.

[After Sir Anthony Vandyke.]

Van·dyke′-brown′ adj.

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Vandyke brown

1. (Colours)

a. a moderate brown colour

b. (as adjective): a Vandyke-brown suit.

2. (Elements & Compounds) any of various brown pigments, usually consisting of a mixture of ferric oxide and lampblack

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Vandyke brown - a moderate brown color

brown, brownness - an orange of low brightness and saturation

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