earth tone
noun
: any of various rich colors containing some brown
When fashion becomes elaborate, makeup colors take a quieter stance. Earth tones in particular—mustard, cocoa, taupe, and wheat—are well suited to this monochromatic look.—
Anna Quinn
Anna QuinnFrom the mellow earth tones of old stone walls to the brilliant colors of space-age titanium, the bodegas of Spain's most prestigious wine region embody a dynamic culture of architecture …—Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
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Examples of earth tone in a Sentence
She wears a lot of earth tones.
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Pro tip: Opt for clothes in the same earth tone color family.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
Inside Adelina, the dining room is a mix of soft earth tones amid mainly tables seating four, along with banquette seating.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
The color palette is all about earth tones, beiges, and whites, along with artwork sourced from local artists.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
The colors range from soothing earth tones and pastels to deep jewel tones.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
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Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
Inside Adelina, the dining room is a mix of soft earth tones amid mainly tables seating four, along with banquette seating.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
The color palette is all about earth tones, beiges, and whites, along with artwork sourced from local artists.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
The colors range from soothing earth tones and pastels to deep jewel tones.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for earth tone
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“Earth tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20tone. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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