Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sepia
noun
/ˈsiː.pi.ə/
Definition
A reddish-brown color made from the ink of the cuttlefish and is also used to describe the color of photographs that have a warm brown tone.
Examples
- The artist chose a sepia palette for her landscape painting to give it a nostalgic feel.
- The old family photographs appeared sepia, evoking memories of the past.
Meaning
Related to or resembling the color of sepia ink, often used in art and photography to create a vintage effect.
Synonyms
- brown
- bistre
- chestnut
