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 adjective

Examples of earth tone in a Sentence

She wears a lot of earth tones.
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The roomy spaces are all made to feel more like a comfortable pied-à-terre than a hotel room, with a palette of earth tone neutrals with hits of coastal blue hues. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The spring collection is rich with earth tones, says Cole, and encompasses everything the Kenneth Cole brand is known for: effortless, elevated and comfortable. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Use wallpaper and tile in classic color combos like pink and blue, yellow and white, or orange and earth tones. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025 Robinson says rich earth tones like terra-cotta and Pantone’s mocha mousse will replace idyllic pastels. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earth tone

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earth tone was in 1973

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“Earth tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20tone. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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