earth tone
nounDefinition of earth tone
: 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 From 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
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from earth tone
earth-toned
\ ˈərth-ˌtōnd 
\
adjective
\
adjective
Examples of earth tone in a Sentence
She wears a lot of earth tones.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge dressed casually for the family outing, wearing outdoorsy earth tones and sweaters. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton and Prince William Lunch with the Queen in Laid-Back Looks," 23 Aug. 2019 The packaging has a DIY aesthetic, in unexpected color combinations — bright white and Sharpie black on muted earth tones — that is a little bit punk rock and a little bit Matisse. — Rachel Sugar, Vox, "Oatly and the quest for the perfect alt-milk," 14 Aug. 2019 Avocados, llamas and narwhals are in, as are earth tones and neutral colors like white and gray. — Washington Post, "Billion-dollar baby: How Carter’s became a staple of just about every child’s wardrobe," 25 July 2019 Noren curtains in earth tones seclude diners from the busy street outside and from the kitchen. — Jessica Henderson, The New Yorker, "Udon Takes On New Texture at Hanon," 12 July 2019 Think muted earth tones, including green, brown, and taupe shades. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "The True Beauty of Craftsman-Style Homes," 14 May 2019 Berry, who opened Marie Antoinette Interiors in Sunol 34 years ago, says more people are getting rid of the earth tones and embracing openness, simplicity and comfort — hallmarks of Bay Area and much of California style. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Bay Area home style: Say hello to beachy boho, coastal cool," 2 July 2019 MelaninASS has carefully designed an Instagram feed that positions soft browns, vibrant oranges and earth tones against natural green spaces. — Kynala Phillips, Essence, "#InstaViral: Melanin and Sustainable Style Is Putting Black People At The Forefront Of The Sustainability Movement," 24 June 2019 The resulting space was acutely on theme, and totally timeless, with rich earth tones and a thoughtful balance of materials and texture. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Meet Dan Vickery, The Winner of Bravo's Best Room Wins Episode Seven," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'earth tone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more