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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Colors and Shapes
gray [adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

اجرا کردن

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: My grandmother 's hair is gray .
platinum [adjective]

having a silvery-white metallic color that resembles the precious metal with the same name

اجرا کردن

having a silvery-white metallic color that resembles the precious metal with the same name

Ex: The luxury car had a sleek, platinum exterior, exuding elegance and sophistication.
taupe [adjective]

having a gray color with a shade of brown

اجرا کردن

having a gray color with a shade of brown

characterized by a timeless, muted shade of gray that is often associated with the elegant and sophisticated style of French interior design

اجرا کردن

characterized by a timeless, muted shade of gray that is often associated with the elegant and sophisticated style of French interior design

Ex: Her winter coat had a sophisticated, classic French gray tone, perfect for a refined look.
ash gray [adjective]

having a pale to medium shade of gray with cool undertones, resembling the color of ash

اجرا کردن

having a pale to medium shade of gray with cool undertones, resembling the color of ash

Ex: Her chic scarf had an ash gray pattern.
silver [adjective]

having a shiny, grayish-white color or the color of the metal silver

اجرا کردن

having a shiny, grayish-white color or the color of the metal silver

Ex: She wore a stunning silver dress to the party.
cadet gray [adjective]

characterized by a medium to dark shade of gray with cool blue undertones, often associated with military uniforms

اجرا کردن

characterized by a medium to dark shade of gray with cool blue undertones, often associated with military uniforms

Ex: His winter coat had a stylish , cadet gray hue , perfect for the chilly weather .
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

اجرا کردن

having a dark, cool-toned shade of gray that is reminiscent of the color used on the hulls of battleships or naval vessels

Ex: His outdoor jacket had a resilient , battleship gray color , suitable for rugged outdoor activities .
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

اجرا کردن

having a dark, cool-toned shade of gray that resembles the color of slate rock, typically with a bluish or slightly greenish undertone

Ex: The logo for the design studio featured sleek elements in a cool , slate gray shade .
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

اجرا کردن

characterized by a dark shade of gray that is slightly lighter than charcoal gray, often used to describe a muted or subdued gray color

Ex: His winter sweater had a muted and comfortable , dim gray color , perfect for a relaxed look .
gunmetal gray [adjective]

having a dark, metallic shade of gray that resembles the color of polished metal

اجرا کردن

having a dark, metallic shade of gray that resembles the color of polished metal

Ex: The kitchen appliances had a sleek and futuristic gunmetal gray finish , enhancing the high-tech aesthetic .
feldgrau [adjective]

characterized by a gray-green color used to describe the traditional color of the German military uniform

اجرا کردن

characterized by a gray-green color used to describe the traditional color of the German military uniform

Ex: The vintage army vehicle had a rugged and authentic appearance with its, feldgrau exterior.
cod gray [adjective]

of a dark gray color that resembles the color of the skin of a codfish

اجرا کردن

of a dark gray color that resembles the color of the skin of a codfish

Ex: The night sky was painted in a deep cod gray shade .
Gainesboro [adjective]

having a pale gray color with a hint of violet, named after the city of Gainesboro in Tennessee, USA

اجرا کردن

having a pale gray color with a hint of violet, named after the city of Gainesboro in Tennessee, USA

Ex: The bedroom walls were painted in a soothing Gainesboro shade.
granite gray [adjective]

having a dark gray color that resembles the color of natural granite, a type of igneous rock

اجرا کردن

having a dark gray color that resembles the color of natural granite, a type of igneous rock

Ex: The kitchen countertops were crafted from sleek granite gray material .
livid [adjective]

displaying a dull bluish‑gray hue of medium intensity

اجرا کردن

displaying a dull bluish‑gray hue of medium intensity

Ex: The livid sky threatened rain .
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

اجرا کردن

of a dark blue-gray color often used in painting, characterized by a muted, cool tone that resembles the color of stormy skies

Ex: The artist skillfully applied a nuanced and atmospheric effect to the landscape using Payne's gray color.
charcoal [adjective]

having a dark gray color, resembling the ash from burned organic matter, commonly used to describe deep and rich tones

اجرا کردن

having a dark gray color, resembling the ash from burned organic matter, commonly used to describe deep and rich tones

Ex: Her dress had a chic charcoal hue, adding a touch of elegance to the evening.
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

اجرا کردن

having a soft, muted gray color with a hint of lavender, reminiscent of the pale grayish-purple color of dried lavender flowers

Ex: Her sweater had a cozy lavender gray hue , adding a touch of femininity to her outfit .

of a pale, muted gray color that resembles the natural color of linen, a fabric made from flax fibers

اجرا کردن

of a pale, muted gray color that resembles the natural color of linen, a fabric made from flax fibers

Ex: The French gray linen curtains added a touch of sophistication to the living room.
yellow-gray [adjective]

having a mixture of yellow with the subtlety of gray for a stylish and balanced look

اجرا کردن

having a mixture of yellow with the subtlety of gray for a stylish and balanced look

Ex: The bedroom walls were painted in a cheerful and modern yellow-gray color , creating a vibrant yet soothing ambiance .
glacier gray [adjective]

having a cool, light gray color reminiscent of the icy tones found in glacial landscapes

اجرا کردن

having a cool, light gray color reminiscent of the icy tones found in glacial landscapes

Ex: The evening sky turned into a canvas of warm oranges against the cool , glacier gray backdrop at sunset .
oxford gray [adjective]

having a sophisticated and neutral color resembling a muted, classic gray often associated with formal and professional settings

اجرا کردن

having a sophisticated and neutral color resembling a muted, classic gray often associated with formal and professional settings

Ex: The business attire had a polished and professional, oxford gray hue, perfect for formal occasions.
flax [adjective]

having a pale, yellowish-beige color that resembles the shade of natural linen fibers

اجرا کردن

having a pale, yellowish-beige color that resembles the shade of natural linen fibers

Ex: Her summer dress had a light and breathable flax color , perfect for a sunny day .
hoary [adjective]

having a color between gray and white

اجرا کردن

having a color between gray and white