The hue or color of a thin film of ink. to top

a quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones"

subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

a pale or subdued color

The color of an ink or film due to light reflecting through it from the substrate. (e.g., The substrate may make the ink color appear lighter or darker, or offshade.).

In make-up terms, refers to cool or warm tones of the skin.

Another synonym for difference tone. The inner ear (cochlea), owing to its nonlinear organization, produces the aural sensation corresponding to the higher or, in undertones, lower frequency.

A subtle or subdued colour of limited intensity that lends character to the dominant colour of a coating.

A light paint color.

A subtle or subdued color of limited intensity that lends character to the dominant color of a coating.

A color covered up by other colors but when viewed by transmitted light, shows through the other colors modifying the effect.

In cosmetics, undertone refers to cool or warm tones of the skin. Your undertone is determined by the color of your eyes, your natural hair color, and which colors make you look pretty. Most foundations are based around the undertone of the skin.