Not as vivid in color

I believe the answer is:

paler

(Other definitions for paler that I've seen before include "rather sickly-looking" , "Less dark" , "comparatively anaemic" , "Less colourful" , "Lighter in colour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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