pastel

/pæˈstɛl/
noun
  1. A soft, pale shade of a color.
    • She chose a pastel green for the kitchen walls to keep the room feeling light.
    • Spring fashion often features pastels like lavender and mint.
    • The nursery was painted in a soft pastel of pink and blue.
  2. A type of art material made from powdered pigment and a binder, formed into a stick, used for drawing.
    • The artist used a blue pastel to sketch the sky.
    • She bought a new set of pastels for her art class.
    • Pastels can be blended easily to create smooth transitions.
  3. A drawing or picture made using pastel sticks.
    • The gallery displayed a beautiful pastel of a sunset.
    • Her pastels are known for their soft, dreamy quality.
    • He created a pastel of his grandmother's garden.
adjective
  1. Having a soft, pale shade of a color.
    • The room was decorated in pastel tones to create a calm atmosphere.
    • Pastel colors are popular for baby showers and weddings.
    • She wore a pastel yellow dress to the spring picnic.
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