Shade in a neutral palette (4)

I believe the answer is:

ecru

(Other definitions for ecru that I've seen before include "Buff or beige" , "Colour of unbleached linen" , "The Color" , "Very light brown colour" , "Greyish white" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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