jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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As ultra-bold jewel tones fall from favor, people still crave rich color.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
For a more dramatic color blocking look, combine Hidden Gem with deep jewel tones like Curtain Call to create a bold, luxurious space (see shelf and counter detail shot).
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The bright reds, the yellows, the greens and the jewel tones are always accents.
—Essence, 17 June 2025
Despite coordinated outfits that would suggest a sort of spiritual team uniform — power blazers, jewel tones — the animosity is radiating off these two.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
For a more dramatic color blocking look, combine Hidden Gem with deep jewel tones like Curtain Call to create a bold, luxurious space (see shelf and counter detail shot).
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The bright reds, the yellows, the greens and the jewel tones are always accents.
—Essence, 17 June 2025
Despite coordinated outfits that would suggest a sort of spiritual team uniform — power blazers, jewel tones — the animosity is radiating off these two.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jewel tone
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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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