Definition
暖色调 refers to warm colors in the color spectrum — reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks — that evoke warmth, coziness, and energy. It's a compound noun used in art, design, and everyday description, contrasting with 冷色调 (cool colors). You can use it to talk about room decoration, clothing, photography, or painting.
n.
warm color(s)warm color scheme
Examples
- 暖色调，。Zhège fángjiān yòng le nuǎn sè, gǎnjué hěn wēnnuǎn.This room uses warm colors; it feels very cozy.
- 暖色调，。Tā de huà yǐ nuǎn sè wéi zhǔ, kàn qǐlai hěn yǒu huólì.Her paintings are mainly in warm colors; they look very energetic.
- 暖色调。Dōngtiān chuān nuǎn sè de yīfu huì ràng rén xiǎn de gèng qīnqiè.Wearing warm-colored clothes in winter makes you look more approachable.
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