latescent
/ˈleɪtɛsənt/; /ˈleɪtɛsnt/; /ˈleɪtɛsənt/; /lɑˈtɛsnt/; /ləˈtɛsnt/; /lɑːtɛsnt/; /ləˈtɛsnt/Definitions
1. adjective
gradually changing from a bright to a dull color; fading or decaying
“The once vibrant painting was now latescent and worn.”
2. noun
a latescent color or hue
“The artist mixed a variety of colors, from bright to latescent shades.”