ecru

/e'kru:/

Thân thiện

The artist mixes ecru paint on her palette.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very light brown color: "ecru" refers to a pale, grayish-yellowish shade of brown, similar to unbleached linen, raw silk, or beige.

Usage

• "Ecru" is used primarily as a color name. It describes a specific, neutral shade often found in fabrics, paint, and design.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., ) or, more commonly, as an uncountable noun describing the color itself.
• It can also be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun to describe its color.

Examples

• Noun:

  • The walls were painted a soft ecru.
  • She prefers ecru for her curtains because it's a neutral, warm color.
  • The designer's palette featured several shades of ecru and ivory.

• Attributive use (functioning like an adjective):

  • She wore an ecru dress to the wedding.
  • We bought ecru linen for the tablecloth.

Advanced Usage

• In fashion and design: "Ecru" is a sophisticated term often used in interior design, fashion, and textiles to denote a specific, natural off-white or beige tone that is less stark than pure white.
  • The ecru of the upholstery complemented the dark wood furniture perfectly.

Variants and Related Words

• Beige (noun/adjective): A similar pale, neutral brownish color, though sometimes considered slightly darker or more gray than ecru.
• Khaki (noun/adjective): A stronger, dull yellowish-brown color.
• Tan (noun/adjective): A light brown color, typically with more yellow or golden undertones than ecru.
• Oatmeal (noun/adjective): A grayish-beige color, often very close to ecru.

Synonyms

• Beige
• Cream (though cream is often more yellow)
• Natural (when referring to undyed fabric)
• Off-white

Antonyms

• Jet black
• Pure white
• Vibrant colors (e.g., crimson, emerald)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a very light brown

Từ đồng nghĩa

• beige