slate gray

noun

: a bluish-gray color

Examples of slate gray in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While not many of us can call an Hermès Birkin our personal item, Dua’s was brimming with plane essentials—from her water bottle to the slate gray claw clip affixed to the handle. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024 Most Eisenhower Pointe units have brick and vinyl exteriors, in red and slate gray, to evoke the natural palate of the Old Town waterfront. Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024 From a distance, the slate gray roof and central white tower of the Brahekyrkan church appear charming. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 As far as Northern California beaches go, Lindy isn’t particularly pleasant or pretty; the sand is gross, the water’s cold and slate gray on account of the persistent fog that hangs around the area. Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024 Just beyond the house were the waters of eastern Narragansett Bay, slate gray under a cloudy January sky. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024 Others like it include Zara’s slate gray style and pleated picks from Aritzia and Veronica Beard. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024 Then, accessorize with Staud’s matching suede knee-high boots and Loewe’s Squeeze handbag in a slate gray. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024 Kardashian looked incredible in a slate gray Rick Owens ensemble, comprised of a bandeau and a matching asymmetrical maxi skirt with ruching details and large thigh-high leg slit. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Apr. 2023

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“Slate gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slate%20gray. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

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