off-white

noun
UK: /ˌɒf ˈwaɪt/
US: /ˌɔːf ˈwaɪt/

  1. A color that is nearly white but has a slight shade of another color, like cream or ivory.

    1. The walls were painted off-white.
    2. She chose an off-white dress to complement her skin tone and the soft lighting.

Synonyms

cream ivory eggshell beige
off-white adjective

  1. Having a color that is nearly white but with a slight shade of another color.

    1. I prefer off-white shirts.
    2. The designer recommended an off-white paint for the living room to create a warmer atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "off-white" is /ˌɒf ˈwaɪt/ in British English and /ˌɔːf ˈwaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "off-white": cream, ivory, eggshell, beige.

Example usage of "off-white": "The walls were painted off-white.". More examples on the page.