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
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
Examples of earth tone in a Sentence
She wears a lot of earth tones.
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The 12-piece men’s and women’s collection features earth tones emulating the rugged Australian landscape and traditional workwear silhouettes that nod to the uniforms worn by his ancestors who worked as pearl divers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 June 2024
The walls were draped in sunflower yellows, sages, and Courbet greens, and the table settings included wicker and earth tones.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2024
Paired with ivory, sage, or light earth tones, this pastel hue provides a sweet balance to the aesthetic of the day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024
The mix of industrial furnishings, earth tones, and greenery makes the space feel like an extension of the park itself.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 June 2024
The walls were draped in sunflower yellows, sages, and Courbet greens, and the table settings included wicker and earth tones.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2024
Paired with ivory, sage, or light earth tones, this pastel hue provides a sweet balance to the aesthetic of the day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024
The mix of industrial furnishings, earth tones, and greenery makes the space feel like an extension of the park itself.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
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 15 Jul. 2024.
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