Pearl (color)

The color pearl is a pale tint of off-white. It is a representation of the average color of a pearl.

The first recorded use of pearl as a color name in English was in 1604.Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill Page 201; Color Sample of Pearl: Page 111 Plate 44 Color Sample A2

The color is used in interior design when an off-white tint is desired.

Cultured pearl

Cultured pearl is one of crayon colors issued by Crayola in its 16-pack of Pearl Brite Crayons.

See also List of colors

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