pastellfarben

pastel-coloured

adjective pas-TEL-far-ben Rare

Origin: from French pastel

Usage Note

Pastellfarben describes any soft, desaturated, light colour — the adjective is often used as an overall descriptor for pale colour schemes. Common in fashion, interior design, and Easter decoration: Pastelltöne (pastel tones) is the noun equivalent.

Examples

"Das Kinderzimmer war in zarten, pastellfarbenen Tönen gestrichen."

Natural Translation

The children's room was painted in delicate pastel colours.

Literal Translation

The children's room was in delicate pastel-coloured tones painted.

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