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Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Kaeding describes a cherry mocha as a shade that has a deep red or copper tint, but with a brunette base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
DIYers can create a cohesive look by painting the ceiling in a shade from the same color palette as the walls—just a bit lighter or darker—to give it subtle contrast without fully color-drenching the space.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Plans also include a new play yard and a shade structure on the east side of the campus.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Kaeding describes a cherry mocha as a shade that has a deep red or copper tint, but with a brunette base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
DIYers can create a cohesive look by painting the ceiling in a shade from the same color palette as the walls—just a bit lighter or darker—to give it subtle contrast without fully color-drenching the space.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Plans also include a new play yard and a shade structure on the east side of the campus.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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“A shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shade. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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