As the sun sets, the houses that cover the city's many hillsides change tone, chameleon-like, from strong and vibrant to dusky shades of pink, gold, sage and pale blue.
Although London had a number of black people, she records that a companion, a West Indian with skin darker than her own "dusky" shades, was taunted by children.
Dusky colorings shade not just her earthy low register but her fearless top notes as well.
But those in that dusky rose shade resembled too closely the undergarments my nan used to wear.
Performers scheduled for this year's Field Day Music Festival include Ryan Hemsworth, Dusky and Booka Shade.
In addition to inclusions from A-list electronic stars Maceo Plex, Dusky, MK, Booka Shade, Guy Gerber & Puff Daddy, and Scuba, the release includes an exclusive pairing between Tong and Kingstown on "I Lost My Mind".
For all their muted colours, Scully's pastels are intense, with dense, deeply worked surfaces in sombre shades of dusky pink and shadowy grey, while his watercolours are tremblingly, hesitatingly poignant.
The string tone is dusky and thick yet never gloppy.
An artist with a winning stage presence, Ms. Genaux sings with a distinctive, dusky timbre and a wide palette that encompasses shades both mellow and bright.
Dusky cranesbill (Geranium phaeum) is the best for dry shade.
