pearl gray
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pearl gray
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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In these somehow extravagantly muted colors, taupe and cream and pearl gray.
From Slate • Nov. 27, 2020
The menswear mainstay, for the edgy rock guy anyway, extended his urban romantic story to animal prints, stretch leather and washed velvets in classic black, pearl gray, camel and officer’s blue.
From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2017
One goddess pearl gray evening gown made in Chantilly lace dazzled as the music climaxed with an aria from Tosca, sung by Greek legend Maria Callas.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2012
The light effects vary from steely black to silvery on the river and from pearl gray to off-white slightly touched with golden yellow in the clouds.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2010
When it flew away, it left a single pearl gray feather behind, which Matt hid from Rosa.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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