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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gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The cat 's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes .

platinum [adjective]

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

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taupe [adjective]

having a gray color with a shade of brown

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

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ash gray [adjective]

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

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silver [adjective]

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

Ex: The cat had beautiful silver fur , making it look regal .

cadet gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The living room curtains had an elegant , cadet gray pattern , adding a touch of refinement .

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

Ex: The logo for the automotive company featured sleek design elements in a durable , battleship gray hue .

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

Ex: The living room curtains had an elegant , slate gray pattern , adding a touch of refinement .

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

Ex: The high-tech gadgets on the kitchen countertop had a sleek and futuristic , dim gray finish .

gunmetal gray [adjective]

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

Ex: His watch had a sophisticated , gunmetal gray finish , adding a touch of elegance to his wrist .

feldgrau [adjective]

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

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cod gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The storm clouds gathered , casting a cod gray shadow over the landscape .

Gainesboro [adjective]

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

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granite gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The storm clouds gathered , casting a granite gray shadow over the city .

livid [adjective]

displaying a dull bluish‑gray hue of medium intensity

Ex: The sea turned a livid hue before the storm .

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

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charcoal [adjective]

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

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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

Ex: The evening sky turned into a canvas of warm oranges against the calming lavender gray hues at sunset .

French gray linen [adjective]

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

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yellow-gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The logo for the design company featured a contemporary and dynamic yellow-gray color scheme .

glacier gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The kitchen countertops were made of a durable glacier gray material , combining style and functionality .

oxford gray [adjective]

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

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flax [adjective]

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

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hoary [adjective]

having a color between gray and white

Colors and Shapes
Shades of Black	Shades of Blue	Shades of Azure	Shades of Cyan
Shades of Gray	Shades of Dark Brown	Shades of Light Brown	Shades of Dark Green
Shades of Light Green	Shades of Magenta	Shades of Orange	Shades of White
Shades of Yellow	Shades of Pink	Shades of Red	Shades of Purple
Words Related to Colors	Two-Dimensional Shapes	Three-Dimensional Shapes	Polygons
Lines, Angles, and Curves	Words Related to Shapes