pearl gray

noun

1
: a yellowish to light gray
2
: a pale blue

Examples of pearl gray in a Sentence

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Go for colors like champagne, white, pearl gray, or rich burgundy to automatically elevate the look. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026 Aubergine and purple stood out (at Michael Kors and Sergio Hudson), as well as pearl gray as a go-to neutral. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 His sharp beak matched the black wingtips on his pearl gray body, and white, spectacle-like eye rings seemed to amplify his diligence. Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2022 The look is complete with the option of a pearl gray alligator or calfskin strap. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pearl gray was in 1705

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“Pearl gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearl%20gray. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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