Meaning & use
slate grey
A dull, dark blue-gray color resembling the stone slate.
See it in a sentence
The sky turned slate grey just before the storm rolled in.
She painted the shutters a slate grey that matched the roof tiles.
A note on using this word
Slate grey is a common paint and design color name, often preferred for its cool, muted tone compared with plain gray.
Words with a similar meaning
gunmetalcharcoal
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