shades

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Across brands, brighter colors such as red and yellow tended to contain more lead than less vibrant shades.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

As usual, UK heritage was evident in the oversized checked overcoats in muted autumnal shades, alongside punk tailoring and some very interesting headwear.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The exquisitely soft cashmere pieces in classic styles now come in over 20 shades inspired by Sergio Loro Piana’s personal wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me at all to find a great pyramid sitting in her lap some day, crocheted in her favorite shades of pink and blue.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney