灰白色

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 灰白色 (かいはくしょく) is a color noun meaning grayish white.
• Basic usage: 灰白色に見える reports the sea's appearance; 灰白色に塗る names the intended result of repainting a wall.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Perceived color and painted result
  • With 見える the color is an observation; with 塗る it is the chosen outcome. Both constructions mark the color with に.