steingrau

stone grey

adjective SHTYNE-graw Rare

Usage Note

Steingrau is a cool, neutral grey like granite or concrete. Very common in modern architecture and design: steingraue Fassaden and steingraue Polster are popular in Scandinavian-influenced interiors.

Examples

"Die steingrauen Wände des Lofts gaben ihm eine industrielle Ästhetik."

Natural Translation

The stone-grey walls of the loft gave it an industrial aesthetic.

Literal Translation

The stone-grey walls of the loft gave it an industrial aesthetic.

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