Pale brown earthy pigment (5)

I believe the answer is:

ochre

(Other definitions for ochre that I've seen before include "Yellowish-orange colour" , "Buff" , "Earth used in pigments" , "A shade" , "Orange" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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