ecru

/ˈɛkru/
noun
  1. A pale, light beige or off-white color, like unbleached linen.
    • He chose an ecru sweater because it matched his tan trousers.
    • The wedding dress was made of silk in a delicate ecru shade.
    • She painted the living room walls a soft ecru to keep the space feeling warm and neutral.
adjective
  1. Having a pale, light beige or off-white color.
    • The artist used ecru paper for the sketch to give it an antique feel.
    • The ecru curtains let in a soft, warm light.
    • She wore an ecru blouse with dark blue jeans.
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