| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | austere | plain, severe, and restrained |
| 2. | bare | plain and lacking extras |
| 3. | beige | light brown and understated |
| 4. | blank | without visible expression or feeling |
| 5. | blunted | made less sharp or intense |
| 6. | bridled | held back or controlled |
| 7. | buff | light yellow-brown and muted |
| 8. | businesslike | practical and restrained in manner |
| 9. | buttoned-up | emotionally reserved and controlled |
| 10. | calm | peaceful and not agitated |
| 11. | checked | stopped or restrained somewhat |
| 12. | collected | calm and in control |
| 13. | colorless | dull; lacking vividness or interest |
| 14. | composed | calm and self-controlled |
| 15. | contained | kept from spreading or showing |
| 16. | controlled | kept within limits or check |
| 17. | curbed | kept from becoming excessive |
| 18. | damped | reduced in force or intensity |
| 19. | deadened | made less lively or sensitive |
| 20. | demure | reserved, modest, and quiet |
| 21. | dimmed | made less bright or vivid |
| 22. | discreet | careful, tactful, and restrained |
| 23. | drab | dull and lacking brightness |
| 24. | dull | not bright, vivid, or lively |
| 25. | dulled | made less sharp or vivid |
| 26. | dusky | somewhat dark and muted |
| 27. | dusty | softly dull in color |
| 28. | earthy | natural and muted in tone |
| 29. | equable | calm and even in mood |
| 30. | expressionless | showing no clear emotion |
| 31. | faded | less bright or distinct |
| 32. | faint | slight or not strong |
| 33. | flat | lacking energy, variation, or force |
| 34. | gentle | mild and not harsh |
| 35. | grave | serious and restrained |
| 36. | grayish | somewhat gray or muted |
| 37. | guarded | careful and restrained |
| 38. | hushed | very quiet or subdued |
| 39. | impassive | showing little emotion |
| 40. | inhibited | held back in expression |
| 41. | ivory | soft off-white tone |
| 42. | khaki | dull yellow-brown color |
| 43. | lackluster | lacking brilliance or excitement |
| 44. | lean | without excess or ornament |
| 45. | lifeless | lacking energy or animation |
| 46. | low-key | calm, modest, and not flashy |
| 47. | low-saturation | not vivid in color |
| 48. | lulled | made calm or less active |
| 49. | measured | careful and controlled in manner |
| 50. | mellow | soft, gentle, and less intense |
| 51. | mild | not strong, severe, or intense |
| 52. | minimal | reduced to the essentials |
| 53. | minimalist | plain and intentionally spare |
| 54. | moderate | not excessive in degree |
| 55. | murky | dark, dull, and unclear |
| 56. | muted | softened in intensity or effect |
| 57. | neutral | without strong color or feeling |
| 58. | off-white | soft white, not stark |
| 59. | olive | muted yellow-green tone |
| 60. | pale | light and lacking vividness |
| 61. | pared-down | reduced to simpler form |
| 62. | placid | calm and not easily upset |
| 63. | plain | simple and not showy |
| 64. | quelled | put down or calmed |
| 65. | quiet | not loud or forceful |
| 66. | quieted | made quieter or calmer |
| 67. | reined-in | kept under tighter control |
| 68. | repressed | kept under control inwardly |
| 69. | reserved | quiet and restrained in manner |
| 70. | restrained | kept under control; not excessive |
| 71. | reticent | not revealing much; reserved |
| 72. | sedate | calm, dignified, and unhurried |
| 73. | self-restrained | able to control oneself |
| 74. | smoky | softly dark or muted |
| 75. | sober | serious and not showy |
| 76. | soft | not harsh, bright, or loud |
| 77. | softened | made less harsh or intense |
| 78. | somber | dark, dull, or serious |
| 79. | stilled | made quiet or motionless |
| 80. | subtle | not obvious or strongly expressed |
| 81. | suppressed | held back or kept down |
| 82. | tamed | made less wild or intense |
| 83. | tasteful | attractively restrained and refined |
| 84. | taupe | gray-brown and muted |
| 85. | tempered | moderated or made less extreme |
| 86. | tepid | not enthusiastic or intense |
| 87. | toned-down | made less strong or vivid |
| 88. | tranquil | free from agitation or noise |
| 89. | unanimated | not lively or expressive |
| 90. | unassuming | modest and not showy |
| 91. | understated | deliberately low-key or modest |
| 92. | unemotional | not showing strong feelings |
| 93. | unexcited | not stirred or animated |
| 94. | unflashy | not showy or attention-seeking |
| 95. | unobtrusive | not attracting much attention |
| 96. | unruffled | not upset or disturbed |
| 97. | veiled | partly hidden or softened |
| 98. | washed-out | faded and lacking intensity |
| 99. | well-behaved | calm and properly controlled |
| 100. | withdrawn | quiet and not outgoing |