jewel tone

noun

: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones

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Bright winters, for example, tend to have sparkling eyes and dark hair and look great in jewel tones; true autumns are defined by their golden undertones and should wear earthy colors. —

Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024 Other elements include bespoke cream furniture with accents in jewel tones, metallic finishes in brass, gold and bronze and suspended lighting of white and gold porcelain leaves. —

Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Similarly, the walls in the interior public spaces are tinted in deep jewel tones and decorated with a textural mix of clever antiques and vintage objects. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024 The shades bridge the gap between earth and jewel tones and result in a collection of super-wearable hues—like Well-Being, a soft pink pictured above—that can take you from day to night repeatedly. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jewel tone