godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be dark; be dull; be muted
Describes colors, light, or surfaces that lack brightness or vividness; often used for faded, cloudy, or somber tones.
この壁の色はくすんで見える。
The color of this wall looks dull.
曇りの日は景色がくすんでしまう。
On cloudy days, the scenery becomes muted.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be unassuming; be inconspicuous; not stand out
Used for people or things that blend into the background, lack flashiness, or are deliberately low-key.
彼はパーティーでくすんでいた。
He was inconspicuous at the party.
その服は地味で、彼女の個性がくすんで見える。
That outfit is plain and makes her personality seem unassuming.