off-white

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/ˌɔfˈwaɪt/ · off-white

Describing a color that is a shade of white with a slight tint of another color.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Describing a color that is a shade of white with a slight tint of another color.

ایک رنگ کی وضاحت جو سفید کا ایک سایہ ہے جس میں کسی دوسرے رنگ کا ہلکا رنگ ہوتا ہے۔

ہلکا سفید

halka safed

Synonyms

creameggshellivoryکریمانڈے کا چھلکاہاتھی دانت

Antonyms

blackdarkvividسیاہتاریکچمکدار

Common Collocations

  • off-white paint
  • off-white dress
  • off-white decor

Example Sentences

The walls were painted in an off-white color.

دیواروں پر ہلکے سفید رنگ کا رنگ کیا گیا تھا۔

Deewaron par halka safed rang ka rang kiya gaya tha.

She wore an off-white gown to the wedding.

اس نے شادی میں ایک ہلکا سفید گاؤن پہنا۔

Us ne shaadi mein ek halka safed gown pehna.

The off-white curtains complemented the living room's decor.

ہلکے سفید پردے نے رہائش گاہ کے سجاوٹ کو خوبصورت بنایا۔

Halka safed parday ne rehne ki jagah ki sajawat ko khoobsurat banaya.

Easily Confused With

white:Off-white has a slight tint compared to pure white, making it a softer shade.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of off-white as a whisper of color next to pure white.

Imagine a soft, muted white flower.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "off white" — a color that is close to white but not pure white

First known use: 19th century

The term 'off-white' has been used in English since at least the 19th century to describe colors that are soft, muted variations of white.