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

From 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

earth-toned

ˈərth-ˌtōnd

adjective

Examples of earth tone in a Sentence

She wears a lot of earth tones.

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There’s also a lot of raw wood and earth tone colors in homeware and interior design. —

Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024 Paintings from this period are distinguished by their flat appearance, with no depth of field or any other realistic depictions, and opaque earth tones. —

Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Bohemian fashion has been revived thanks to Chloé, whose fall 2024 presentation featured flowy fabrics, earth tones and fringe. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024 The spacious and airy lobby is decorated with white and natural earth tones. —

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