muted-green

Soft olive tone

Muted-green describes a green that has been softened or dulled, as if mixed with gray or brown.

The color lacks the vibrancy of grass or emeralds, instead suggesting olive, sage, or moss: muted-green walls gave the room a calm, earthy feel.

The hyphenated form typically modifies a noun directly.

color

sage

Wisdom keeper or seasoning

  • olivePitted briny fruit
  • mossSpore-bearing ground cover
  • celadonGrayish-green ceramic finish

seafoam · eucalyptus · khaki · pistachio · jade · lichen · artichoke · laurel · verdigris · patina

aesthetic

organic

From living matter

earthy · natural · vintage · mid-century · Scandinavian · minimalist · rustic · tranquil · serene · timeless

interior

accent wall

Contrasting room surface

ceramic · tile · bedding · cabinetry · velvet · linen · furniture · backsplash · wallpaper · trim

fashion

blazer

Semiformal tailored jacket

silk blouse · linen pants · cashmere · wool coat · scarf · handbag · suede · midi dress · jumpsuit · trousers

Opposites
color saturation/intensity

muted-greenbright green

Vivid yellow-green shade

neon green · lime green · fluorescent green · kelly green · emerald green

hue/color family

muted-greendusty rose

Grayish-pink color

burgundy · mauve

visual/aesthetic impact

muted-greenhot pink

Vivid, electric magenta

electric blue · neon orange · shocking pink · highlighter yellow · Day-Glo

Family

mute, muted, mutes, muting, mutely, muteness, green, greens, greener

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G