body color
noun
1
: the color of the body of absorbing substances (such as gems) due to transmitted light
—opposed to surface color
2
a
: a pigment that imparts opacity or hiding power to a paint
b
: an opaque coat of paint
c
: the predominant color of a house or other object as contrasted with the color of the trim
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