A color that has been softened by adding grey, making it look more muted and sophisticated without simply going lighter or darker.
Synonyms
- muted color
Related terms
- tint
- shade
- saturation
- desaturation
In plain words
- a greyed-down, calmer version of a color
Usage example
Muted, earthy tones gave the packaging a more premium feel.
Don't confuse with…
- shadeA tone mixes a color with grey; a shade mixes it with pure black.
Categories
- Color