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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She wears a lot of earth tones.
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The timeless decor features soft earth tones, terracotta tiles, reclaimed wood furniture, and walls lined with modern artworks.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Its classic and British style is reflected in the collections through soft fabrics, earth tones, and easy silhouettes.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The café uses warm earth tone hues combined with sharp, bold shapes for doorways, tables and ceiling lights.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Wellness is at the top of everyone’s minds, and nothing brings a spa feeling to the home quite like soothing earth tones.
—Lia Picard, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Its classic and British style is reflected in the collections through soft fabrics, earth tones, and easy silhouettes.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The café uses warm earth tone hues combined with sharp, bold shapes for doorways, tables and ceiling lights.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Wellness is at the top of everyone’s minds, and nothing brings a spa feeling to the home quite like soothing earth tones.
—Lia Picard, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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 22 Jun. 2025.
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