elfenbeinweiß

ivory white

adjective EL-fen-byne-vise Rare

Usage Note

Elfenbeinweiß is more specific than elfenbeinfarben (in the existing list) — it emphasises the whiteness of ivory rather than the overall ivory hue, often used for formal wedding and luxury product descriptions.

Examples

"Das Brautkleid war in einem warmen Elfenbeinweiß gehalten."

Natural Translation

The wedding dress was kept in a warm ivory white.

Literal Translation

The bridal dress was in a warm ivory-white held.

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