skin tone

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No host other than Conan O’Brien got more mileage out of his pale complexion, like when Colbert boasted of a vacation tan that took his skin tone “from porcelain to poached chicken breast.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

American content creator Amira, known as Xmiramira online, created a custom skin tone pack for The Sims 4 that's still used by many players today.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Similarly, betalains, the pigments responsible for rich reds and yellows, offer detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits but are excreted by the body without a visible effect on skin tone.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Getting the skin tone to match that of the actor requires an even more meticulous approach.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Just to be on the safe side, keep this in mind for the future: If you think Jeffrey is looking at all yellow, in his skin tone or around the eyes, bring him in immediately.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick