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Tonfarbe

German → American English

American English

clay color

Farbe, die an Ton oder Lehm erinnert; eine erdige braune oder beige Farbnuance.

Die neuen Fliesen haben eine warme Tonfarbe.

Tonfarbe is used for the color of clay or clay-like surfaces; in everyday German, people often simply say braun, beige, or erdig instead, depending on the shade.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tonfarbe mean in English?
Tonfarbe means clay color or clay-colored in English.
Is Tonfarbe a common German word?
It is understandable, but in everyday German people often use more specific color words like braun, beige, or erdig.
How do you use Tonfarbe in a sentence?
For example: Die Vase hat eine schöne Tonfarbe. — The vase has a nice clay color.