How to Use earth tone in a Sentence

earth tone

noun
Definition of earth tonenext
  • 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
  • The two wore matching earth tones, as Hawn was dressed in green pants and a white coat.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The surface of the concrete piers will have raised shapes of tree trunks and will be stained with an earth tone.
    — Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 Jan. 2018
  • It's made with strong suede in a variety of earth tones that's hand-sewn for a rugged look.
    — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Throughout are warm neutrals and earth tones, airy pinks, and bright whites.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Noren curtains in earth tones seclude diners from the busy street outside and from the kitchen.
    — Jessica Henderson, The New Yorker, 12 July 2019
  • On one page from Saar’s Haiti sketchbooks, earth tones overlap a Haitian postage stamp.
    — Catherine G. Wagley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • To give this palette a modern spin, err on the side of earth tones as opposed to the bright, campy colors of decades past.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Pro tip: Opt for clothes in the same earth tone color family.
    — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
  • Gone in the interior are the flashy neon colors in favor of warm earth tones.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2023
  • The color in question is beige, a muted earth tone that's much more wearable.
    — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The colors range from soothing earth tones and pastels to deep jewel tones.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
  • Thomas’ color palette was grounded in browns, creams and earth tones.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 June 2024
  • The color palette is all about earth tones, beiges, and whites, along with artwork sourced from local artists.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
  • The dining room is washed in earth tones, with curvy booths offering pops of orange throughout the 100-seat place.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 7 Jan. 2020
  • Try a mix of pumpkin and earth tones, then two sheer neutral bases dotted with falling leaves.
    — Marissa Oliva, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The dress comes in sizes S–XXL and in 21 colors, including pretty earth tones and pastel shades.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
  • The Pop of Color Outfit Rich earth tones are staples for fall, but break them up with a jolt of bold color via a skirt or dress.
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2023
  • In subdued earth tones and airy constructions, men’s looks for striking out on your own.
    — New York Times, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Starlight, which is perfect for people who love cooler earth tones.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 7 July 2023
  • Start with a palette of serene colors like soft blues, gentle greens, warm white or muted earth tones that evoke a sense of peace.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Choose a palette like earth tones, neutrals, pastels or blues.
    — New York Times, 29 Oct. 2019
  • The designer steered them toward a palette of earth tones that would resonate with the landscape.
    — Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, 8 May 2012
  • Think muted earth tones, including green, brown, and taupe shades.
    — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 14 May 2019
  • The space is inviting, with light brick and earth tones and an attractive arch leading into the back dining room.
    — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, 4 May 2018
  • Wear earth tones and good walking shoes, Karanth advises, plus long pants to deter ticks.
    — Kitson Jazynka, National Geographic, 12 June 2019
  • Warm earth tones help everything feel cozy and inviting.
    — Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, 27 June 2019
  • Available in a glam crushed pink velvet with brass, cobalt blue with silver or earth tones and black metal, the couch is available in 5- to 8-foot lengths.
    — Kavita Daswani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2019
  • The bouclé swivel chairs and muted earth tones give it all a 1970s rec room meets Japanese ryokan vibe that somehow works.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 20 Feb. 2023

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