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
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
Examples of earth tone in a Sentence
She wears a lot of earth tones.
Recent Examples on the Web
In lieu of repeating itself, many of this film’s big battles take place in natural settings, like one in Egypt where all the colors are earth tones.
—Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Light earth tones accented by pops of deep blue create a calming ambiance.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
Inside Adelina, the dining room is a mix of soft earth tones amid mainly table seating four along with banquette seating.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
During my February visit, Rockin’ River Ranch still wore the drab earth tones of winter.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Storing grains and beans in glass jars (like the Kardashians stack Oreos, but with lentils) adds both organization and soothing earth tones, says D.C. interior designer Shawna Underwood.
—Amanda Long, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
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
Rather than painting your entire nail in this bold texture, Legend suggests embossing French tips with the design in earth tones.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024
The earth tones color palette offers a subtle twist on the classic Valentine’s Day colors, though if that’s not your vibe, there are over a dozen options.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024
Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Light earth tones accented by pops of deep blue create a calming ambiance.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
Inside Adelina, the dining room is a mix of soft earth tones amid mainly table seating four along with banquette seating.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
During my February visit, Rockin’ River Ranch still wore the drab earth tones of winter.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Storing grains and beans in glass jars (like the Kardashians stack Oreos, but with lentils) adds both organization and soothing earth tones, says D.C. interior designer Shawna Underwood.
—Amanda Long, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
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
Rather than painting your entire nail in this bold texture, Legend suggests embossing French tips with the design in earth tones.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024
The earth tones color palette offers a subtle twist on the classic Valentine’s Day colors, though if that’s not your vibe, there are over a dozen options.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Earth tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20tone. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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