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steel gray

American  

noun

  1. dark metallic gray with a bluish tinge.


Etymology

Origin of steel gray

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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The new bag, which comes in small and medium sizes with adjustable shoulder and crossbody straps, is available in black, yellow, green, light purple, metallic steel gray, metallic silver, white, blue and beige.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Red Capitals sweaters speckled the steel gray crowd at T-Mobile Arena, but the night ultimately belonged to Vegas.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2018

The offering is limited to just 500 sets and is based on the increasing popularity of the jet black and steel gray finishes on the company’s Vokey SM6 wedges.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 24, 2017

Rainmakers make way Cherry blossoms spin midair Pinking steel gray suits.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2016

Her hair had gone steel gray, and she pulled it back in a severe bun that showed off the long-suffering look on her face.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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