What is pastel in American sign language?

There isn't a single sign for "pastel" in American Sign Language (ASL). ASL often uses descriptive signs to represent concepts, so you would need to describe "pastel" in terms of its qualities.

Here are a few ways you could sign "pastel":

* "Soft color": Sign "SOFT" (palm facing inward, moving back and forth slightly) and then "COLOR" (index finger tracing a circle around the cheek).

* "Light color": Sign "LIGHT" (one hand held palm out, moving up and down) and then "COLOR."

* "Pale color": Sign "PALE" (one hand held palm out, moving back and forth slightly) and then "COLOR."

You could also use a specific color sign followed by a sign for "pale" or "light" to indicate a pastel version of that color. For example:

* "Pink pale" (sign "PINK" followed by "PALE")

* "Blue light" (sign "BLUE" followed by "LIGHT")

Remember, context and the specific shades of pastel you are referring to will inform your sign choices.