Undertone
The subtle hue underneath a color, like the pink in a warm gray or the green in a cool beige.
Also called undertones
An undertone is the hue you sense beneath the main color. Two grays can both look gray yet lean warm (yellow, red) or cool (blue, green).
Matching undertones is the secret to neutrals that look good together.
Guides that cover Undertone
- Neutrals Understanding Neutral Colors Neutral colors explained: warm, cool and balanced grays, beiges and muted tones, plus how to build a neutral color palette for rooms, brands and UI.
- Neutrals Understanding Neutral Colors Neutral colors explained: warm, cool and balanced grays, beiges and muted tones, plus how to build a neutral color palette for rooms, brands and UI.