A pang of conscience sent a light wash of pink into her cheeks.

Typically, this might be a light blue wash for the sky.

Only a lighter wash of pale gray brightened the land scape as the minutes ticked by.

Sometimes maps are fully colored, with a light wash put on some parts to differentiate them.

The flower is whitish with a light brownish wash on its banner.

For a while, he stood in the doorway, letting the wonderful light wash over him.

He was playing with a prism, letting its scattered light wash over his eyes.

This light wash of expositional irony causes the narrator to play her hand too soon.

He wanted to be entertained, not to have to think, just to sit and let the sounds and the light wash over him.

A light wash of lemon coulis punctuates the flavors and ties the package together.