ash gray

American  

noun

1. pale gray resembling the color of ashes.

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Etymology

Origin of ash gray

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Now that officials say the Lahaina fire is 80% contained, perhaps we’ll start to see that more than ash gray remains.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023

The desktops come in walnut, white, black, ash gray, maple and cherry laminate, as well as a whiteboard laminate, while frames come in black, white, gray and industrial options.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022

Elsewhere, an ash gray crepe skirt with a high waist made a same statement: It seemed almost alive thanks to myriad long embroideries rustling and shaking on the pixie-like model.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2022

Flowers and vase alike are outlined in a thick ash gray.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2018

Even the soil, once rich and brown, had turned brittle and ash gray.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray