The look of DoS2 is more realistic that DoS1 for sure.
That'll probably fix the "Hulk"-Body of the male characters but it's no excuse for desaturated greyish-colors. Nature is extremely colorful.
Realistic always seems to come close to a grey or cold blue tint. Let's have a look at some beautiful (real) locations in europe:
Strong colors, strong greens and blues. Even the gras dryed in the sun and the dirt roads in the valley aren't muddy brown but have a slight golden shimmer.