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 bedrooms are accented with rich earth tones, including chocolate browns.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
Weighty furniture, like the vintage marble table Friedmann inherited from her grandmother that was the inspiration for pale, earth tones throughout, could easily tip the boat to one side if it wasn’t positioned correctly.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 9 July 2024
Choose earth tones like deep green, navy blue, or taupe on the walls, and add texture with Roman clay or Venetian plaster for visual interest.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
For the occasion, Partridge opted for a mix of earth tones punctuated with a woven, banana-yellow belt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
Weighty furniture, like the vintage marble table Friedmann inherited from her grandmother that was the inspiration for pale, earth tones throughout, could easily tip the boat to one side if it wasn’t positioned correctly.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 9 July 2024
Choose earth tones like deep green, navy blue, or taupe on the walls, and add texture with Roman clay or Venetian plaster for visual interest.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
For the occasion, Partridge opted for a mix of earth tones punctuated with a woven, banana-yellow belt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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“Earth tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20tone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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