Tummat

Tummat is a Finnish adjective in its plural form that translates to "the dark ones" or "dark colors" depending on context. It derives from tumma, meaning dark, dim, or dull. As an attributive modifier it accompanies nouns to denote color or mood without specifying a hue.

In color terms, tummat describes hues that are rich and low in lightness, such as black, charcoal, navy blue, burgundy, and forest green. The expression tummat värit (dark colors) or tummat sävyt (dark shades) is common in fashion, interior design, and art discourse. Designers often pair tummat with vaaleat (light) tones to create contrast.

In Finnish usage, tummat can also refer to figurative darkness, mood, or atmosphere, as in film, photography, or literature, where the term signals somber or dramatic tone. It is frequently contrasted with vaaleat (light) or kirkkaat (bright) to describe style or palette.

Grammatical note: tumma is the base form; tummat is its plural nominative form used before plural nouns. Other forms change for case and number according to Finnish grammar.