Off-white meaning

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Alternative form of off-white.
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Of any of various shades of grayish-white or yellowish-white.
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Alternative spelling of off-white.
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The definition of off-white is a color that is close to white but that has a grayish or yellowish tinge.

A mostly white color that is tinged a bit with gray is an example of a color that is off-white.

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Of a very pale colour that is almost white.
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A grayish or yellowish white.
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A very pale colour that is almost white.

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Alternative spelling of off-white.
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Off-white Sentence Examples

  • While Cynthia might not have "come to terms" with her quickly acquired family, she was positively thrilled to announce the wedding to all who'd listen, skirting the impending birth like a ballet dancer, concentrating on lace and promises, even if the color was off-white.

  • With slate we tend to paint the letters off-white to re-create the freshly cut contrast.

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