The phrase "muted blues" refers to a specific shade or tone of blue that is not vibrant or bright, but rather has a more toned-down or subdued appearance. It is a less intense version of the color blue. Full definition
I loved the bright vibrant orange tones, but decided to take it down a notch and switch out the orange for muted blues and greens. (sawnailandpaint.com)
The very first thing I did, however, was put down a dusty blue table runner, softly colored placemats with muted blues and greens, white linen napkins, and our white and platinum china. (thechroniclesofhome.com)
Acquavella's diversified booth looks junky compared with Metro Pictures», but it is more richly various in its offerings, which include a lovely small painting of a plate of oysters and a knife in browns and muted blues made by Georges Braque in 1938, and a gorgeous 1877 painting of a red - haired little girl sitting in her father's lap by Degas. (tibordenagy.com)