1.   An academic self-consciousness and reserve mute their colors and compromise their spontaneity.

2.   Colors are muted.

3.   Except for the way the colors are muted with greenish overtones, it is an exceptional picture.

4.   Muted colors.

5.   There was also a run on tulle, which was layered over other fabrics to mute the colors or over sequins to dull their shine.

6.   They muted the colors, dimmed the lighting and upholstered the transparent plastic lobby furniture.