Margot in Nautical Flags. French names have similar origins to those of other old-world European nations. They are often derivations of place names or trade names, or have their basis in history, mythology, religion or nature. They may also be created names.
Umber is not one precise color, but a range of different colors, from medium to dark, from yellowish to reddish to grayish. The color of the natural earth depends upon the amount of iron oxide and manganese in the clay.
A rustic espresso foyer bench. With its deep brown shade and red undertone, espresso furniture provides a strong, contrasting element for many wall colors. Shades of green, green-gray and green-blue are natural partners for espresso furniture since they are complements -- or color wheel opposites -- of espresso's red undertone. The rich red-brown also works in red-toned, analogous color schemes, which feature color wheel neighbors.