jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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One key reason is that red is a bold hue that doesn’t always harmonize with today’s popular colors, including jewel tones like navy, rust, or burgundy.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The jewel tones and sense of experimentation that defined the era's interior style became popular once again—as did the coziness that 90s homes often evoke.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Think soft slate, smoky blue, or muted cerulean over jewel tones.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
Every hue from light pastels to deep jewel tones has a place in your space.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The jewel tones and sense of experimentation that defined the era's interior style became popular once again—as did the coziness that 90s homes often evoke.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Think soft slate, smoky blue, or muted cerulean over jewel tones.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
Every hue from light pastels to deep jewel tones has a place in your space.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 2026.
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