kalkiges Kolorit

English translation: chalky hues

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German term or phrase:kalkiges Kolorit
English translation:chalky hues
Entered by: Jessica Klingberg

02:02 Aug 20, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: kalkiges Kolorit
I am translating a description of a fashion line for clothes. Any help with "kalkig" would be much appreciated.

Steinige Töne und gebrochenes Weiß plus *kalkigen Colorits* sind die wunderschönen Nichtfarben, die durch die Verwendung unterschiedlichster Materialien und Strukturen belebende Wirkung erzielen.
Jessica Klingberg
United States
Local time: 16:14
chalky hues
Explanation:
"Designers went wild for chalky hues this season, but that doesn't mean head-to-toe white is for you. Find out easy ways to wear white with stuff you already own."

"Classic, aged and introspective colors are influenced by Asia and other ancient cultures. Neutrals are more saturated and complex, moving away from pastels or the chalky hues of previous years."

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Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 13:14
Grading comment
I think "chalky hues" hits it right on the mark. I used it on my translation. Thanks very much!
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3 +3chalky hues
Nicole Schnell


  

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kalkigen Kolorits
chalky hues


Explanation:
"Designers went wild for chalky hues this season, but that doesn't mean head-to-toe white is for you. Find out easy ways to wear white with stuff you already own."

"Classic, aged and introspective colors are influenced by Asia and other ancient cultures. Neutrals are more saturated and complex, moving away from pastels or the chalky hues of previous years."

_____________________

One more link: (couldn't copy the text)
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:E_bix4OouHYJ:www.weeklydi...


    Reference: http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:fQu2Yw6RbSYJ:fashion.abou...
    Reference: http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:lVQogycgQd0J:www.dwconlin...
Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 13:14
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 71
Grading comment
I think "chalky hues" hits it right on the mark. I used it on my translation. Thanks very much!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michele Fauble
4 hrs
  -> Thank you, Michele!

agree  Henry Schroeder
8 hrs
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agree  Rebecca Garber
15 hrs
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