Off-color is a term that describes something that is inappropriate, vulgar, or offensive. Several antonyms of off-color words include decent, refined, elegant, and polite. Decent refers to something considered socially acceptable, virtuous, and moral. Refined suggests sophistication, cultured, and polished speech or behavior. Similarly, elegant connotes high-quality, refined tastefulness and gracefully textured. Polite refers to courteous, respectful, and considerate conduct. Other antonyms of off-color include respectful, tasteful, appropriate, inoffensive, clean, and suitable. They describe suitable behavior or speech suitable for a polite society. When people communicate and interact with appropriate language and conduct, they maintain good reputations, garner respect and appreciation from others.