In these literary examples, "somber brown" is employed as a vivid descriptor to evoke both mood and physical appearance. For instance, its use to characterize eyes—as seen in [1], [2], and [3]—conveys a warmth imbued with quiet melancholy or steadfast emotion, drawing the reader into the characters' inner lives. Similarly, when applied to figures or attire in [4] and [5], the hue reinforces traits of stoicism or understated elegance. Furthermore, its role in painting settings, such as the walls in [6] and the wild moorland in [7], not only grounds the narrative in a tactile, earthy atmosphere but also serves as a subtle counterpoint to brighter, more dynamic elements. Thus, "somber brown" becomes a multifaceted tool in literature, enriching both character portrayal and environmental detail.
- "Oh," said Peace, but the glad light came back to the somber brown eyes once more, and she bounced happily up and down on the leather cushion.
— from At the Little Brown House by Ruth Brown MacArthur
- [Pg 451] The somber brown eyes rested on her in a moment of intense silence and he slowly said: "I have never hated you, my child!"
— from The Sins of the Father: A Romance of the South by Dixon, Thomas, Jr.
- "Then I won't," suddenly whispered the tired mother-sister, seeing the longing in the somber brown eyes, and realizing the child's unselfish love.
— from At the Little Brown House by Ruth Brown MacArthur
- The Skipper was of a dark, somber brown shade.
— from The Tale of Betsy Butterfly
Tuck-Me-In Tales by Arthur Scott Bailey
- Clothed in his somber brown suit, he is instantly recognized by the dark throat patch.
— from Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland by William S. Thomas
- Across the somber brown of the 'dobe walls hung strings of chiles drying in the sun.
— from Sundown Slim by Henry Herbert Knibbs
- Beside the somber brown of the wild moorland it looked a brilliant, dazzling green.
— from Fast as the Wind: A Novel by Nat Gould