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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The color palette of the location goes from sage green and earth tones on the walls to the aqua green of the furniture.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the desert, the main room mixes earth tones that play off the white, tan, and red sandstone landscape just miles away.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Emphasizing Natural Colors and Finishes When designing a cozy sunroom, O’Brien says her clients tend to prefer natural elements: earth tones, natural stone accents, and wood floors and tables.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
With a wooden design and muted earth tones, the busy board easily blends into any room and even props up as decor thanks to the attached back stand.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the desert, the main room mixes earth tones that play off the white, tan, and red sandstone landscape just miles away.
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Emphasizing Natural Colors and Finishes When designing a cozy sunroom, O’Brien says her clients tend to prefer natural elements: earth tones, natural stone accents, and wood floors and tables.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
With a wooden design and muted earth tones, the busy board easily blends into any room and even props up as decor thanks to the attached back stand.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
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 9 Mar. 2025.
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