Dark and Light-colored

Dark

Dark adjective - (used of color) having a dark hue.
Usage example: dark colors like wine red or navy blue

Light-colored is an antonym for dark.

Light-colored

Light-colored adjective - (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent.
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Synonyms for Light-colored

Dark is an antonym for light-colored.

Both words in one sentence

  • Dark-Skinned Blond Sabastian, Lady Gray's self-appointed protector in The Graystone Saga, has a dark complexion and brown eyes, but light-colored hair.
  • Useful Notes / The Moon The difference in color between the light-colored regolith and the dark-colored maria is like the difference between coal dust and extra-dark coal dust.
  • Film / John Wick Evil Costume Switch: John's not exactly evil, but when he comes out of retirement, he goes from light-colored T-shirts and leather jackets to dark suits.
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