color wash

• Técnica decorativa de pintura en la que se aplica una capa fina y semitransparente de color sobre una base para crear un efecto suave y difuminado, utilizada a menudo en decoración de interiores o pintura artística.

A decorative painting technique where a thin, translucent layer of paint is applied over a base color to create a soft, blended effect, often used in interior design or artistic painting.

1. Decorative painting techniqueB2formal

   A painting technique where a thin, translucent layer of colored paint is applied over a base coat to create a soft, blended effect.

   Lavado de color

   • They used a blue color wash on the living room walls to give it a calming effect.
   • The artist applied a color wash over the sketch to add depth.
   • Color washing is a popular technique for creating a rustic look in homes.

2. Laundry processB1informal

   A method of washing clothes where colored items are washed together to prevent color bleeding or to refresh the color.

   Lavado de ropa de color

   • I need to do a color wash with all the dark clothes.
   • She separated the whites from the color wash to avoid staining.
   • Use cold water for a color wash to keep the fabrics bright.