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淡色系

dàn sè xì
noun phrase★Intermediate💡 light color palette
informal

A color scheme consisting of light, muted, or pastel colors.

这个品牌的服装系列以淡色系为主,给人一种清新的感觉。

This brand's clothing line is dominated by a light color palette, giving a refreshing vibe.

淡色系的家具搭配绿色植物,让空间显得更加舒适。

Furniture in light colors paired with green plants makes the space feel more comfortable.

💡

Often used in fashion, interior design, and graphic design to describe a soft, understated aesthetic.

Collocations

淡色系调色light color palette淡色系服装light-colored clothing淡色系风格light color style

Synonyms

柔和色系浅色系

Antonyms

深色系艳丽色系

💡Pro Tip

Avoid confusion with 'pastel colors'

'淡色系' refers to any light colors, not just pastels. Pastels are a subset of light colors with a soft, muted quality.

⚡Gold Rule

Use for cohesive light tones

Use '淡色系' to describe a group of light colors (e.g., light blue, pale pink, soft yellow) rather than a single color.

📖Word Origin

The term combines '淡色' (dàn sè, 'light color') and '系' (xì, 'system' or 'category'), indicating a category of colors that are light or muted.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in design and fashion contexts to describe a gentle, understated aesthetic. Not typically used for individual colors but for a cohesive collection of light tones.

Word Breakdown

淡色
light color
noun phrase
+
系
category/system
suffix
汉英词典

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