silver gray

noun

1. a light brownish-gray.

Other Word Forms

• silver-gray adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver gray¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

While the expected range went from black to charcoal and silver gray and on to his beloved beige, his colors were artfully off the mark.

From Los Angeles Times

Available in a natural or dark gray finish, the wood develops a silver gray patina over time if untreated with oil.

From Seattle Times

“On the hill above us was a silver gray wolf. It was a gorgeous animal.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dutch lavender is a lavandin that is shy to bloom and is grown for its foliage, a beautiful silver gray, and its shape, a domed pillow.

From Washington Post

“You can leave it untreated to turn a soft silver gray, or stain and seal it to hold its color,” she said.

From Washington Times