Faded and Gray

Faded

Faded adjective - Lacking intensity of color.
Usage example: rather than buy faded jeans, I get the dark blues and let time and the washing machine do their thing

Gray and faded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gray" instead an adjective "Faded".

Nearby Words: fade, fading

Gray

Gray adjective - Of the color gray.
Usage example: the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast

Faded and gray are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Faded" instead an adjective "Gray".

Nearby Words: grayed, graying, grayish, grayling

Both words in one sentence

  • Curtains Match the Window In the manga, his hair is a very faded blue/gray, while his eyes are almost navy.
  • Real Is Brown Its sequel, 4 Answer, is still pretty brown/gray, but it improves the shading noticeably to avoid the weird, faded out ghost effect of 4.
    Source: Real Is Brown
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