light-colored
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; not dark or deep in shade. This describes a hue that is pale, faint, or bright, often due to the reflection of much light or the dilution of pigment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She painted her room a light-colored blue to make it feel more spacious.
- For the summer, he prefers to wear light-colored clothing.
- The artist mixed white with the pigment to create a light-colored wash for the background.
Advanced Usage
- In descriptions and comparisons: Often used to specify or contrast with darker shades.
- The light-colored sand contrasted sharply with the dark volcanic rocks.
- In technical/art contexts: Refers to tints with high value or low saturation.
- The dye formula produces a range of light-colored fabrics.
Variants and Related Words
- Light (adj.): The base adjective, meaning pale in color or having a high degree of lightness.
- She chose a light green for the curtains.
- Pale (adj.): Very light in color; lacking intensity.
- His face turned pale with fright.
- Pastel (adj. or n.): (As an adjective) soft and light in color.
- The nursery was decorated in pastel colors.
Synonyms
- Pale
- Fair (e.g., fair hair)
- Faint
- Washed-out
Antonyms
- Dark-colored
- Deep (in color)
- Vivid
- Saturated
Adjective
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- light blue
- light colors such as pastels
- a light-colored powder