Undertone
noun
1.
a low or subdued tone:
to speak in undertones.
2.
an unobtrusive or background sound:
an undertone of static from the receiver.
3.
an underlying quality or element; undercurrent:
There was an undertone of regret in his refusal.
4.
a subdued color; a color modified by an underlying color.
noun
1.
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
2.
an underlying tone or suggestion in words or actions: his offer has undertones of dishonesty
3.
a pale or subdued colour
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