Which one is correct?
"amber-brown" or "amber brown"?

Question

Which one is correct?
"amber-brown" or "amber brown"?

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Use "amber-brown" when you want to create a compound adjective to describe something that combines the qualities of amber and brown.

Examples:

She had an amber-brown hair color.
The artist used an amber-brown palette for the painting.

Alternatives:

brown-amber
brown and amber mix
amber and brown blend
brown with amber tones
amber and brown fusion

Use "amber brown" when referring to the color that is a mix of amber and brown.

Examples:

The walls were painted in a warm amber brown color.
She wore a beautiful dress in shades of amber brown.

Alternatives:

brownish amber
brown with a hint of amber
brown tinged with amber
amber-infused brown
brown touched by amber

Both "amber brown" and "amber-brown" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Amber brown" is used when describing a color, while "amber-brown" is used as a compound adjective to describe something that is a combination of amber and brown.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024