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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Examples of earth tone in a Sentence
She wears a lot of earth tones.
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At Fairmont La Hacienda, which opened in the spring, Spanish architecture firm Daar Studio used earth tones and landscaping to make the 311-room resort blend seamlessly with the Andalusian terrain.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Many of the guest rooms are set in 11 dark wood longhouses, named after islands (Samoa, Hawaii, Mo'orea, among others), and feature warm, earth tones and colorful pops of art, carpeting, and tiling.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
Think baggy robes, belted tunics, and scarves in earth tones.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
Popular tones range from deep charcoal to jet black and pair well with hardscaping in warm earth tones, like brick and wood, to soften curb appeal.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Many of the guest rooms are set in 11 dark wood longhouses, named after islands (Samoa, Hawaii, Mo'orea, among others), and feature warm, earth tones and colorful pops of art, carpeting, and tiling.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
Think baggy robes, belted tunics, and scarves in earth tones.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
Popular tones range from deep charcoal to jet black and pair well with hardscaping in warm earth tones, like brick and wood, to soften curb appeal.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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