altweiß

off-white; antique white

English translations

  1. 01

    old white

  2. 02

    off-white

Word details

German meaning
Eine cremefarbene, leicht gebrochene Weißfarbe.
English meaning
Off-white
Synonym
cremefarben, eierschalenfarben
German example
Die Wände des Zimmers waren in einem warmen Altweiß gestrichen.
English example
The walls of the room were painted in a warm off-white.

Example sentences with “altweiß”

  1. Die Wand hat eine altweiße Farbe. (The wall has an off-white color.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'altweiß' a specific shade?

Yes, it refers to a warm, slightly yellowish or grayish white, often used for paint or textiles.