: a yellowish or grayish white

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This gray panel matches the collar and Wings logo, and the rest of the upper is rendered in white and off-white. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 This soft off-white paint color is clean, understated, and easy to pair with other colors. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 She was dressed in an off-white bodysuit and hat made to mimic the steamed buns filled with savory fillings. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 It’s built on a solid wood frame with soft but supportive foam cushions, and comes in black, gray, green, khaki or off-white to complement your space. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-white was in 1927

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“Off-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-white. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt
-ˈwīt
: a yellowish or grayish white

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