jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Casey would also pair Hidden Gem with warm metals like unlacquered brass and hammered iron alongside milky whites and deep jewel tones.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Dusty rose and muted blush neutrals are emerging as a modern alternative to jewel tones.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
One key reason is that red is a bold hue that doesn’t always harmonize with today’s popular colors, including jewel tones like navy, rust, or burgundy.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The jewel tones and sense of experimentation that defined the era's interior style became popular once again—as did the coziness that 90s homes often evoke.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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