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Speckled

usgb/ˈspekld/Volume
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Natural Patterns

Often describes animals or objects with a naturally irregular pattern of different colors.

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The speckled pattern of the butterfly's wings helped it blend into the leaves.
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Lightly Scattered

'Speckled' usually implies spots are lightly and randomly scattered, not dense.

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The artist's speckled brushwork gave the painting a delicate texture.
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No Negative Connotation

Used neutrally, without implying something is dirty or flawed when describing natural colors.

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The speckled shell of the quail egg was admired for its beauty.
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