- 黄褐色 huánghèsè yellowish-browna color described as tan, tawny, or khaki; a shade of brown with a yellow tint
- 红褐色 hónghèsè reddish-browna dark reddish-brown color; deep red or russet; sometimes refers to henna
- 赤褐色 chìhèsè reddish brownreddish brown; russet; auburn; terra-cotta
- 茶褐色 cháhèsè dark browna dark reddish-brown or tawny color like that of strong tea
- 棕褐色 zōnghèsè tantan; sepia; a dark reddish-brown color
- 灰褐色 huīhèsè taupetaupe; grayish brown; beige
- 淡褐色 dànhèsè light brownlight brown; tan; yellowish-brown color, sometimes referred to as ecru
