How to Use slate gray in a Sentence

slate gray

noun
  • The duo has a stylish design and is available in both white or metallic slate gray.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
  • Rocky, meanwhile, suited up in a matching slate gray button-down shirt and pants plus black shoes.
    — Jackie Fields, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Darker colors like charcoal or slate gray absorb light and can make a kitchen feel more confined.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
  • New to Antler is a sharp slate gray color across its entire Clifton hardshell set.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Sandhill cranes are generally the smaller bird, and are slate gray in color with a red face.
    — Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The star of the show was a RiRi’s slate gray bustier made of floral mesh, paired with matching lace tights.
    — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Monica Boulevard wore a two piece slate gray full-length outfit with a black patent leather belt that cinched at the waist.
    — oregonlive, 23 June 2023
  • The landscape edging comes in slate gray and brown, in addition to the black that’s shown, and in multiple heights.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 4 May 2023
  • Almost two weeks later, the parrot, slate gray with a black beak and bright cardinal-red tail, is still missing.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The warmth and fullness of the greenery stand out against a slate gray door and a lantern-style pendant, which continue the classic look.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • From a distance, the slate gray roof and central white tower of the Brahekyrkan church appear charming.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Then, accessorize with Staud’s matching suede knee-high boots and Loewe’s Squeeze handbag in a slate gray.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Trudeau showed off his own take on business casual attire in dark wash jeans, an olive green dress shirt, and a slate gray jacket.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Shawn Mendes stuck to his slate gray suit, sans shirt, and gamely posed for photos on the mansion’s steps before ducking down to the basement.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
  • Lohan and Fineman were coordinating in slate gray looks, chatting in the front row ahead of showtime.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard dressed to impress in a slate gray suit and a black belt with a silver buckle.
    — Jackie Fields, People.com, 17 July 2025
  • Sliders’ bright orange aesthetic has been replaced by a more modern slate gray and cream color palette, though some of the bar’s orange chairs will stick around.
    — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2023
  • When the moment arrived around midday, the expectant swarm of visitors on the town’s beach watched as bands of palest aquamarine and deep slate gray passed across the sea.
    — Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Tucked into The Frankie Shop’s slate gray suit, the tee is instantly polished to perfection.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The pièce de résistance, however, was a pair of slate gray leggings that came layered below a roomy pea coat, a cozy cashmere crewneck, and a zip-up hoodie.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Each Slate truck that rolls off the assembly line will be exactly the same, in slate gray color, with manual window openers, and no radio.
    — Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Others like it include Zara’s slate gray style and pleated picks from Aritzia and Veronica Beard.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
  • What's more, the subtle print and slate gray color will make a statement without sacrificing versatility.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • Just beyond the house were the waters of eastern Narragansett Bay, slate gray under a cloudy January sky.
    — Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Placing his hand protectively on Berry’s shoulder, Hunt accessorized with a slate gray scarf, a warm brown leather satchel, olive green slacks, and black leather shoes.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The slate gray Beverly Hills abode sat on just over an acre of land with expansive backyard views of Los Angeles.
    — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Shoppers can choose from a handful of neutral colors, including slate gray and black, all of which are available in sizes 5-11, as well as wide varieties.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
  • In a sleek slate gray, this Banana Republic pair strikes the perfect balance between comfort and polish—the missing piece in your spring capsule wardrobe.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Under slate gray skies in an African American neighborhood in the southwestern outskirts of Atlanta.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Most Eisenhower Pointe units have brick and vinyl exteriors, in red and slate gray, to evoke the natural palate of the Old Town waterfront.
    — Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024

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