Earth __: natural shades (5)

I believe the answer is:

tones

(Other definitions for tones that I've seen before include "Notes, characters" , "Qualities of people's voices" , "Tints of colour" , "Shades" , "Told about the silly ass" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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