The term 'drained of color' can be described by four different crossword solutions: ASHY (4 letters), PALE (4 letters), PALED (5 letters), and WAN (3 letters), as well as the related word ASHEN (5 letters). ASHY and ASHEN refer to a grayish color, while PALE and PALED refer to a lack of vibrancy or brightness. WAN is an adjective used to describe someone who looks weak, tired, or ill. All of these words suggest a lack of color or vibrancy, which is what 'drained of color' implies.