DS Sepia is the anchor of my earth tones (and I _love_ earth tones). I'm not familiar with the tradition colour 'Sepia', but I like DS's because it supplies both dark depth and coolness-of-hue. I can easily make it warmer with a touch of something like Burnt Sienna; but usually I like it cool. If I want even cooler, I'd add Greenish German Umber, or some green. For warmer, try adding a bit of Quin Burnt Orange – wow – Mahogany! It also mixes well with blues to make a range of dark neutrals – try with PB60 for shadows. If I want a lighter cool brown, I reach for DS Raw Umber, instead of Sepia.
DS Sepia is the anchor of my earth tones (and I _love_ earth tones). I'm not familiar with the tradition colour 'Sepia', but I like DS's because it supplies both dark depth and coolness-of-hue. I can easily make it warmer with a touch of something like Burnt Sienna; but usually I like it cool. If I want even cooler, I'd add Greenish German Umber, or some green. For warmer, try adding a bit of Quin Burnt Orange – wow – Mahogany! It also mixes well with blues to make a range of dark neutrals – try with PB60 for shadows. If I want a lighter cool brown, I reach for DS Raw Umber, instead of Sepia.