light-blue

Thân thiện

The artist mixes a light-blue paint on her palette.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of a light shade of blue: Describes a color that is blue but pale, soft, or not intense. It is a specific hue within the blue color spectrum, characterized by its high lightness or low saturation.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She painted her bedroom walls a lovely light-blue color.
  • The morning sky was a clear, light-blue.
  • He wore a light-blue shirt to the interview.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: Often used to describe objects, skies, water, or fabrics where a pale or soft blue is a defining characteristic.
  • The artist mixed white with cobalt to achieve the perfect light-blue for the ocean in the distance.

Variants and Related Words

• Light blue (noun phrase): When used as a noun phrase, it refers to the color itself.
  • My favorite color is light blue.
• Sky-blue (adj): A similar color often associated with a clear daytime sky.
• Powder blue (adj): A very pale shade of blue, often slightly grayer than light-blue.
• Baby blue (adj): A pale tone of blue traditionally associated with baby clothing.

Synonyms

• Pale blue: Having a light shade of blue.
• Soft blue: A blue that is not harsh or bright.
• Pastel blue: A soft, light shade of blue, typically with high lightness and low saturation.

Antonyms

• Dark blue: A deep, intense shade of blue, such as navy or midnight blue.
• Vivid blue: A bright, strong, and saturated blue.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Light-blue eyes: A common description for eyes with a pale blue iris.
  • The child had striking light-blue eyes.
• In light-blue: Used to specify the color of an item.
  • The model is available in light-blue and white.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of a light shade of blue

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pale blue