slate gray

noun

: a bluish-gray color

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Sandhill cranes are generally the smaller bird, and are slate gray in color with a red face. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025 For the occasion, Kate Middleton chose the two colors millennials all considered to be the height of sophistication and class in middle school: slate gray and baby pink. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025 Robbie posed on the carpet opposite her costar Colin Farrell, who wore a slate gray double-breasted suit with a matching shirt, unbuttoned to reveal a small gold chain. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 The warmth and fullness of the greenery stand out against a slate gray door and a lantern-style pendant, which continue the classic look. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slate gray

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“Slate gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slate%20gray. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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