暗色 (àn sè) — dark colors; deep colors

Definition

Refers to dark or deep-toned colors (blacks, grays, dark blues, etc.), as opposed to light/pastel shades (浅色). The contrast often implies mood, weight, or formality.

noun

dark colorsdeep colors

Measure word · 种

Examples

暗色。
Tā xǐ huan chuān àn sè de yī fu.
She likes to wear dark-colored clothes.
暗色。
Zhè ge fáng jiān de àn sè ràng rén gǎn jué hěn ān jìng.
The dark colors in this room make it feel very quiet.
，暗色。
Zài huì huà zhōng, àn sè kě yǐ yòng lái biǎo xiàn yīn yǐng.
In painting, dark colors can be used to show shadows.

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