lachsfarben

salmon-coloured

adjective LAKS-far-ben Rare

Usage Note

Lachsfarben is a soft pinkish-orange hue, the colour of salmon flesh. It is very popular in interior design and fashion: lachsfarbene Vorhänge, ein lachsfarbenes Top. Gentler and warmer than orange.

Examples

"Die lachsfarbenen Wände gaben dem Zimmer eine warme Atmosphäre."

Natural Translation

The salmon-coloured walls gave the room a warm atmosphere.

Literal Translation

The salmon-coloured walls gave the room a warm atmosphere.

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