off-white

[ awf-hwahyt, -wahyt, of- ]

adjective

1. white mixed with a small amount of gray, yellow, or other light color.

noun

1. an off-white color.

off-white

noun

1. a colour, such as cream or bone, consisting of white mixed with a tinge of grey or with a pale hue

adjective

1. of such a colour

   an off-white coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-white¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

On the inside is the usual mix of off-white, flecked linoleum tiles and segmented ceiling panels, dull and dimly lit.

From The Daily Beast

He was a disgruntled, well-off white boy—so he fuels our arguments about privilege.

From The Daily Beast

Wattle: Any of a number of shrubs or trees of the genus Acacia, having off-white or yellow flowers.

From Project Gutenberg

The larger was celadon green; the smaller, off-white, was glowing, gleaming.

From Project Gutenberg

It ran back on either side, apparently, to the far-off white-crowned peaks in the distance, themselves probably inaccessible.

From Project Gutenberg

She was a mare, two and a half years old, with a tawny coat and an off-white mane and tail--a perfect little lady.

From Project Gutenberg

He had the proper wavy black hair and rat-tailed comb stuck into a slightly dirty off-white jacket.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• camel
• cream
• khaki
• tan
• taupe