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 Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
As such, this means that textured and glazed finishes, earth tones, and the like will be majorly in style.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Rich earth tones—clay, sand, and khaki—feel modern right now, offering a polished, understated alternative to traditional blue.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Rylee + Cru, inside the former Meat Cellar space, sells sustainable clothing with nostalgic prints, earth tones.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
As such, this means that textured and glazed finishes, earth tones, and the like will be majorly in style.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Rich earth tones—clay, sand, and khaki—feel modern right now, offering a polished, understated alternative to traditional blue.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Rylee + Cru, inside the former Meat Cellar space, sells sustainable clothing with nostalgic prints, earth tones.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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