jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The team engineered the jewel tone by adding two genes from the snapdragon flower, which act like a switch to turn on the production of anthocyanins. 
WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 The team went for a monochromatic treatment in the office, painting the walls and trim in the same jewel tone. Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2022 The Fleur Room’s messaging is noticeably more understated, thanks in part to the velvet seating, marble cocktail tables, and jewel tone colors that make up the design scheme (inspired by London members clubs, according to Pardasani). Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 The second, Cairo Jaipur, is a brighter and bold selection that embraces ombre celadon greens and jewel tone yellows inspired by his travels. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 May 2022 Etsy recently named emerald its color of the year for 2022, noting in a trend report that the jewel tone symbolizes harmony and growth as well as royalty and refinement. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022 This vibrant jewel tone is expected to explode in popularity. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022 The dazzling pair comes in three versions: jewel tone mix, neutral mix, and white mix. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2021 Lake Pajamas just released their latest jewel tone collection. Rachel Besser, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2021 See More
WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 The team went for a monochromatic treatment in the office, painting the walls and trim in the same jewel tone. Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2022 The Fleur Room’s messaging is noticeably more understated, thanks in part to the velvet seating, marble cocktail tables, and jewel tone colors that make up the design scheme (inspired by London members clubs, according to Pardasani). Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 The second, Cairo Jaipur, is a brighter and bold selection that embraces ombre celadon greens and jewel tone yellows inspired by his travels. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 May 2022 Etsy recently named emerald its color of the year for 2022, noting in a trend report that the jewel tone symbolizes harmony and growth as well as royalty and refinement. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022 This vibrant jewel tone is expected to explode in popularity. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022 The dazzling pair comes in three versions: jewel tone mix, neutral mix, and white mix. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2021 Lake Pajamas just released their latest jewel tone collection. Rachel Besser, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above