"Muted tones" refers to colors that are less intense or vibrant. They have been softened or diluted, resulting in a more toned-down and subtle appearance. Full definition
This soothing baby bedding is made with super soft plush fabrics in muted tone of delicate sage, butterfly yellow and cream. (newbornbabyzone.com)
Untitled, the artist's large oil on canvas piece in this show, is an interconnected mix of elegant, organic lines in muted tones with pops of color. (anitarogersgallery.com)
They are just as bold as the rest of their work, although in darker, more muted tones with super subtle fabric detail throughout. (cocoandduckie.com)