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erdfarben

earth-coloured, earthy

adjective AYRT-far-ben Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Usage Note

Erdfarben covers the whole palette of brown, ochre, sienna, and terracotta — any colour associated with soil or clay. Used in design and fashion when describing 'earthy tones' as a group; more atmospheric than a single colour name.

Examples

"Das Wohnzimmer war in erdfarbenen Tönen eingerichtet, was es sehr gemütlich wirken ließ."

Natural Translation

The living room was furnished in earthy tones, which made it look very cosy.

Literal Translation

The living room was in earth-coloured tones furnished, which it very cosy appear let.

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