light-colored

/ˈlaɪɾkələrd/
/ˈlaɪtkələd/
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Definitions of light-colored
  1. adjective
    (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
    synonyms: light
    white
    being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
    pale
    very light colored; highly diluted with white
    palish
    slightly pale
    pastel
    delicate and pale in color
    powdery
    as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder
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