neutral
- noun
- /ˈnjuːtrəl/
- These days, I am going for neutrals and muted but still rich-looking earth tones.
- wear neutrals
- neutrals as colors
- palette of neutrals
OK, this one is like more neutrals and nudes.
- OK, this one is like more neutrals and nudes.
- You are the BH Studio Pro Ultimate neutrals palettes.
- I love a neutral like this.
- So I picked a bunch of warm shades and neutrals.
- The next episode in this series will be all about neutrals, whites, blacks, Browns, etcetera.
- I want my entire wardrobe in this color aesthetic, like these warm neutrals I'm just living for.
- I think the color range of this palette is perfect because you got your warms, neutrals, cool tones, darks, lighters.
Examples
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I'm wearing the shade Nearly Neutral on my cheeks right now.
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Most people have a kind of selection of neutrals and Browns and greys.
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I love a neutral like this.
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You guys know that brown is kind of like a neutral dark brown.
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But these are just great neutral, everyday tones.
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And this is a very pretty kind of neutral beige shade.
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Oftentimes, my style is heavily influenced by classic, casual pieces and, of course, mostly in neutrals.
Blog text (27) -
Almost all the clothes Karen designed were in neutrals: wheat, greige, ivory, bone, gray, brown—colors that were natural, casual, and elegant.
Fiction book (1994) -
The living room was painted in a calming shade of neutral gray to match the furniture.
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For the wedding, she chose a neutral color palette that included whites and soft beige tones.
Synonyms
A very light color that reflects most visible light like snow
A neutral color between black and white like a cloudy sky
A pale light brown colour often used for walls or clothes
A dull color between white and black
A pale color close to white with a slight hint of another color
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
An international language made to help people from different countries talk
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Etymology
Neutral used for colors comes from the Latin neuter 'neither of the two', so neutrals are 'neither' bright nor strong shades. That's why neutral colors like gray and beige go well with many other colors.