pastel

(pă-stĕlˈ)

1. a. A drawing medium of dried paste made of ground pigments and a water-based binder that is manufactured in crayon form.
   b. A crayon of this material.
2. a. A picture or sketch drawn with this type of crayon.
   b. The art or process of drawing with pastels.
3. A soft delicate hue; a pale color: a room done all in pastels.
4. A sketchy or brief prose work.

1. Of, relating to, or made of pastel.
2. Pale and soft in color.