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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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 According to the report, 52% of respondents say the bright colors and earth tones of the 1970s will be popular. —

Terri Williams, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Currently, the bag comes in three sizes and various earth tones of inky green, chalk white, and full-bodied reds. —

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025 Mexican modernism defines the design ethos of the property, which is articulated through its use of natural and handmade elements, cactus gardens, earth tones, and open-air social spaces. —

Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earth tone