jewel tone

noun

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

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This versatility is helped by the sweater’s natural color, a creamy, off-white shade that complements neutral, pastel, and jewel tones equally. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 Stay away from the dark end of purple, which includes deep eggplant hues and dramatic purple jewel tones. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 Blending Florida’s midcentury bones with contemporary tech the Lake Nona Wave Hotel is bedecked head-to-toe in modern art and geometric furniture of chartreuse and punchy jewel tones. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025 The elegant 110-seat restaurant, housed in a historic former theater, has three distinct zones accented by luxurious green and gold jewel tones. Taryn White, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jewel tone

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jewel tone was in 1895

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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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