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off-white

[awf-hwahyt, -wahyt, of-] / ˈɔfˈʰwaɪt, -ˈwaɪt, ˈɒf- /
ADJECTIVE
pearly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frosted iridescent milky
STRONG
fair ivory pearl silver
WEAK
nacreous opaline
NOUN
beige
Synonyms
STRONGEST
camel cream khaki tan taupe
STRONG
biscuit buff ecru fawn mushroom neutral oatmeal sand
WEAK
café au lait

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Robe says she chose the off-white Crate & Barrel center table for its 'organic, amorphous shape.'

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The off-white cloak caked in clay is deliberately drained of all color.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

At the end of his arguments, Combs, wearing an off-white sweater, hugged his attorney.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

He was waiting at the cross walk with his back facing me wearing an off-white mohair sweater.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025

The house, surrounded by a chain-link fence, was off-white with dark brown trim.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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