greige

/ɡreɪʒ/
noun
  1. A color that is a mixture of gray and beige.
    • She painted the living room walls a soft greige that matched the furniture.
    • Greige is a popular neutral color for modern home decor.
    • The new sofa comes in several shades, including a warm greige.
  2. Unfinished fabric that has not been dyed or bleached, usually a natural grayish-beige color.
    • Fashion designers sometimes use greige as a base for their prints.
    • The greige fabric felt rough because it hadn't been processed yet.
    • The textile mill produces greige that is later sent to a dyeing facility.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Having a color that is a blend of gray and beige.
    • The greige paint on the walls made the room feel cozy.
    • Her greige sweater matched her gray boots perfectly.
    • They chose a greige carpet to hide dirt and stains.
  2. Describing fabric that is in its natural, undyed state.
    • The greige cloth was shipped to the factory for bleaching.
    • Workers inspected the greige material for any defects.
    • Greige textiles are often cheaper than finished ones.
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