Ebony (African/Eastern)

You likely have heard the skin tone name: ebony skin. Are you curious about what ebony skin tone looks like? How do you describe people with ebony skin?

What is ebony skin tone? Ebony skin tone is generally used as a compliment to someone who has a dark shade that is smooth and beautiful. The word ebony is synonymous with dark skin or black, with no brown undertone.

The term itself came from dark hardwood, which originated from southern India and Sri Lanka. Light ebony skin tone is slightly lighter than dark ebony skin tone.