Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sepia
noun
/ˈsiːpiə/
Definition
A reddish-brown color, resembling the ink made from the cuttlefish of the same name.
Examples
- Her dress was a lovely shade of sepia, recalling the tones of an old photograph.
- The sepia tones in the painting gave it a nostalgic feel.
Meaning
Sepia commonly refers to both a color and to the rich, brownish pigment derived from the ink sac of the common cuttlefish, which was historically used in art and photography.
Synonyms
- brown
- tan
- umber
