Chinese word

中性色

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōng xìng sè

Meaning

  • nounneutral color

Example

这种沙发是中性色，很耐看。zhè zhǒng shā fā shì zhōng xìng sè hěn nài kàn

This sofa is a neutral color, so it never looks dated.

Illustration for 中性色 (neutral color)

More examples

出席面试时，他选择了中性色配色的西装。chū xí miàn shì shí tā xuǎn zé le zhōng xìng sè pèi sè de xī zhuāng

When attending an interview, he chose a suit with a neutral color scheme.

Core concept

A quiet color range built around balance rather than a strong hue, from colorless tones to softened, low-saturation shades.

Common phrases

  • 中性色配色zhōng xìng sè pèi sè

    neutral color scheme

  • 中性色衣物zhōng xìng sè yī wù

    neutral-colored clothing

Similar words

中性颜色zhōng xìng yán sè: A subdued color that feels calm and works well in many settings.
低饱和色dī bǎo hé sè: A softened color that looks gentle rather than bright and vivid.
无彩色wú cǎi sè: A nearly colorless shade such as black, white, or gray.

Definition in Chinese

指色相不明显或饱和度低、视觉上偏中性且不显眼的颜色，包括无彩色（黑、白、灰）及低饱和的米色等。zhǐ sè xiàng bù míng xiǎn huò bǎo hé dù dī shì jué shàng piān zhōng xìng qiě bù xián yǎn de yán sè bāo kuò wú cǎi sè hēi bái huī jí dī bǎo hé de mǐ sè děng

Word origin

The compound 中性色 (zhōngxìngsè, "neutral color") pairs 中性 (zhōngxìng, "neutral") with 色 (sè, "color") to apply the idea of neutrality to colors whose hue or saturation is not strong.

Usage tips

  • In shopping and home-decor conversations, this word often frames a base color, while a brighter accent supplies contrast, making it useful beyond formal color theory.

Other meanings

  • muted colornoun
  • achromatic colornoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 中性色调zhōng xìng sè diàoneutral color tonenoun

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