Crossword puzzle clue "moderate brown shades"

AUBURN, a reddish brown colour

ECRU, (French) the color or appearance of unbleached stuff, as silk, linen, or the like

(Spanish) an unburned, sun-dried brick made of clay and straw, also DOBE, DOBIE, DOBY

AMBER, a fossil resin, used for ornaments etc.

BEIGE, a woollen fabric of undyed wool

BRAN, to soak in water mixed with the outer coat of cereals