hautfarben

skin-colored; flesh-colored

English translations

  1. 01

    skin-colored

  2. 02

    flesh-colored

Word details

German meaning
Eine Farbe, die der natürlichen Farbe der menschlichen Haut ähnelt.
English meaning
Skin-colored, flesh-colored
German example
Sie malte das Porträt mit hautfarbenen Stiften.
English example
She painted the portrait with skin-colored pencils.

Example sentences with “hautfarben”

  1. Sie trägt hautfarbene Strumpfhosen. (She is wearing skin-colored tights.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'hautfarben' considered sensitive language?

It is often discussed in modern German contexts as it traditionally refers to a specific light skin tone; many now prefer more specific descriptions.