greige

American  

[greyzh] / greɪʒ /

noun

1. Textiles. gray goods.

2. a warm gray color with beige undertones.

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adjective

1. unbleached and undyed.

   greige linen.

2. of the color greige.

   greige wallpaper.

greige British  

/ ɡreɪʒ /

adjective

1. (of a fabric or material) not yet dyed

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noun

1. an unbleached or undyed cloth or yarn

Etymology

Origin of greige

First recorded in 1925–30; from French grège (of silk) “raw,” from Italian greggio “gray,” gray ¹; greige def. 2 probably gr(ay) ¹ ( def. ) + (b)eige ( def. )

Example Sentences

At Emporio Armani, designers Silvana Armani and Leo Dell'Orco looked to the past for their women's/men's show, featuring a healthy dose of "greige", the beige and grey mix so beloved by founder Giorgio Armani.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Two low-slung greige sofas by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn serve as the nucleus of the sleek space, with artwork by prominent Swedish female artists — curated by Toteme’s owners — throughout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Hay recommends Benjamin Moore’s Cloud Cover, a warm greige, as a good backdrop for art and furniture.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2021

For another space, Luckett accessorized a gray sectional by mixing soothing gray plaid pillows with soft green velvet and greige ikat textiles.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2021

Blending with the neighborhood’s corporate-riche style, the new building overlooks the High Line and offers views of greige luxury apartments to the south and Hudson Yards skyscrapers to the north.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2019