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Words Related to Colors and Shapes - Shades of Gray
Read this lesson to learn the names of different shades of gray in English, such as "taupe", "silver", and "platinum".
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platinum
[adjective]
having a silvery-white metallic color that resembles the precious metal with the same name
classic French gray
[adjective]
characterized by a timeless, muted shade of gray that is often associated with the elegant and sophisticated style of French interior design
ash gray
[adjective]
having a pale to medium shade of gray with cool undertones, resembling the color of ash
cadet gray
[adjective]
characterized by a medium to dark shade of gray with cool blue undertones, often associated with military uniforms
battleship gray
[adjective]
having a dark, cool-toned shade of gray that is reminiscent of the color used on the hulls of battleships or naval vessels
slate gray
[adjective]
having a dark, cool-toned shade of gray that resembles the color of slate rock, typically with a bluish or slightly greenish undertone
dim gray
[adjective]
characterized by a dark shade of gray that is slightly lighter than charcoal gray, often used to describe a muted or subdued gray color
gunmetal gray
[adjective]
having a dark, metallic shade of gray that resembles the color of polished metal
feldgrau
[adjective]
characterized by a gray-green color used to describe the traditional color of the German military uniform
cod gray
[adjective]
of a dark gray color that resembles the color of the skin of a codfish
Gainesboro
[adjective]
having a pale gray color with a hint of violet, named after the city of Gainesboro in Tennessee, USA
granite gray
[adjective]
having a dark gray color that resembles the color of natural granite, a type of igneous rock
Payne's gray
[adjective]
of a dark blue-gray color often used in painting, characterized by a muted, cool tone that resembles the color of stormy skies
charcoal
[adjective]
having a dark gray color, resembling the ash from burned organic matter, commonly used to describe deep and rich tones
lavender gray
[adjective]
having a soft, muted gray color with a hint of lavender, reminiscent of the pale grayish-purple color of dried lavender flowers
French gray linen
[adjective]
of a pale, muted gray color that resembles the natural color of linen, a fabric made from flax fibers
yellow-gray
[adjective]
having a mixture of yellow with the subtlety of gray for a stylish and balanced look
glacier gray
[adjective]
having a cool, light gray color reminiscent of the icy tones found in glacial landscapes
oxford gray
[adjective]
having a sophisticated and neutral color resembling a muted, classic gray often associated with formal and professional settings
flax
[adjective]
having a pale, yellowish-beige color that resembles the shade of natural linen fibers
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