: a yellowish or grayish white

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Byrom is a fan of limewash for its timeworn sensibility, while Young’s walls are painted in soft off-white calcio, with original hues—pale pinks and warm honey tones—still visible in places. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 Nicola wore a white crop top and low-rise jeans, along with a cozy off-white lounge set and scrunchie. Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026 The Greek jeweler Melanie Georgacopoulos elevates pearls, abalone and mother of pearl to wearable art, in a striking palette ranging from off-white through to deep violet. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 All three chose to go against the grain, dressing in off-white looks and standing out in the crowd of dark designs sported by much of Owen’s front-row following. Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt
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: a yellowish or grayish white

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