Definition of «to fade the color»

The phrase "to fade the color" means to make something become less vibrant or intense in terms of its color.

I think you hit the nail on the head when you mention faded colors. (designthusiasm.com)
Most scenes are shot with intentionally faded colors and blue tint to convey the unfortunate situations. (dvdtalk.com)
Natural laundry products do seem to fade colors over time, which to be expected with a high pH products. (greenmountaindiapers.com)
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