Colors and Shapes - Shades of Light Brown

Read this lesson to learn the names of different shades of light brown in English, such as "beige", "khaki", and "tan".

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Colors and Shapes
almond [adjective]

having a light beige color, resembling the shade of the nut of the same name

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beige [adjective]

having a pale, light brown color like sand

Ex: He wore a beige suit to the wedding , opting for a classic and understated look .
khaki [adjective]

having a dull yellowish-brown color

Ex: The walls of the bedroom were painted in a soothing khaki color for a relaxed atmosphere .
tumbleweed [adjective]

having a warm and earthy shade of light brown with a hint of yellow or beige

Ex: The leather boots had a fashionable tumbleweed tone , ideal for a casual look .
antique brass [adjective]

of a warm, muted golden-brown color with a slightly aged or patinated appearance, reminiscent of vintage brass hardware or fixtures

Ex: The accent pillows on the sofa added a antique brass tinge to the decor .
cafe au lait [adjective]

having a warm, creamy brown color that resembles the color of coffee with milk

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tan [adjective]

having a pale yellowish-brown color

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ecru [adjective]

having a light beige color like that of unbleached linen

fawn [adjective]

displaying a light, pale brownish-tan color, often reminiscent of the coat color of young deer

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camel [adjective]

of a light to medium, warm tan or beige color, resembling the natural color of camel hair

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fallow [adjective]

having a pale, light brown color resembling the color of dried leaves or soil

Ex: The leather boots had a fashionable fallow tone , ideal for a casual look .
earth yellow [adjective]

displaying a warm, rich yellow color that resembles the color of natural earth

Ex: The vintage car had a classic exterior in a muted earth yellow shade .
caramel brown [adjective]

of a warm and rich brown color, reminiscent of the sweet and golden tones found in caramelized sugar

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harvest gold [adjective]

displaying a warm, yellowish-gold color reminiscent of ripe, golden wheat or cornfields during harvest season

Ex: The vintage car had a classic exterior in a deep harvest gold tone .
ginger [adjective]

(of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

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timberwolf [adjective]

of a cool and muted grayish-brown color that resembles the natural hue of timber or the fur of a gray wolf

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brown sugar [adjective]

of a rich, dark brown color resembling the hue of unrefined or partially refined sugar

Ex: The wooden furniture in the living room had a timeless brown sugar finish .
cinereous [adjective]

characterized by a pale to light gray color with a hint of blue or brown, resembling the ash-gray color of ashes

Ex: The wooden furniture in the study had a contemporary cinereous finish .
biscuit brown [adjective]

having a warm, light brown color reminiscent of the color of baked biscuits or cookies

Ex: The wooden furniture in the dining room had a classic biscuit brown finish .
wood brown [adjective]

having a rich, warm brown color that resembles the natural color of wood

Ex: The vintage car had a classic exterior in a deep wood brown shade .
butterscotch [adjective]

of a warm, golden-brown color that resembles the hue of buttery, sweet butterscotch candies

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papaya whip [adjective]

having a light and warm shade of pale orange or beige, reminiscent of the color of ripe papaya fruit

Ex: The sunset painted the sky in vibrant papaya whip tones .
tawny [adjective]

having a light orange-brown color

bisque [adjective]

having a pale, light pinkish-brown color that resembles the color of cooked or baked bisque pottery

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satin sheen gold [adjective]

of a lustrous, glossy, and luxurious shade of gold with a smooth and silky appearance

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drab [adjective]

having a brownish-yellow tint

Ex: The army uniforms had a drab hue to blend into the desert landscape .