pearl gray

noun

1. a very pale bluish gray.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pearl gray¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

His sharp beak matched the black wingtips on his pearl gray body, and white, spectacle-like eye rings seemed to amplify his diligence.

From New York Times

The air itself was an oyster — silty and mineral on the inhale, with the pearl gray sky all the way to the horizon.

From New York Times

In its natural state, the stone is a pearl gray color and when waxed turns black.

From Washington Times

The menswear mainstay, for the edgy rock guy anyway, extended his urban romantic story to animal prints, stretch leather and washed velvets in classic black, pearl gray, camel and officer’s blue.

From Washington Times

Try a soft shade like blush, mauve, pearl gray or dusty periwinkle in a minimal, Halston-esque gown in jersey or flowing wool crepe.

From Wall Street Journal