pearl gray

noun

1
: a yellowish to light gray
2
: a pale blue

Examples of pearl gray in a Sentence

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Aubergine and purple stood out (at Michael Kors and Sergio Hudson), as well as pearl gray as a go-to neutral. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 His sharp beak matched the black wingtips on his pearl gray body, and white, spectacle-like eye rings seemed to amplify his diligence. Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2022 The look is complete with the option of a pearl gray alligator or calfskin strap. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pearl gray was in 1705

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“Pearl gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearl%20gray. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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