Muted hue (6)

I believe the answer is:

pastel

(Other definitions for pastel that I've seen before include "Delicate and pale in colour" , "art work" , "Outmoded" , "Staple light colour" , "Delicate shade; crayon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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