powder blue

/'paudəblju:/

Thân thiện

The artist mixed a powder blue for the sky in her painting.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue: Describes a soft, light, and somewhat muted shade of blue, often with a hint of grey or lavender.

2. Noun:

   • A pale blue color with grey in it: The name for the specific color itself, a delicate and soft blue.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • She painted her bedroom walls a lovely powder blue.
  • He wore a powder blue shirt to the summer party.

• Noun:

  • The artist mixed white and a touch of grey into the blue to create the perfect powder blue.
  • My favorite color in the palette is powder blue.

Advanced Usage

• Used to evoke a sense of softness or tranquility: The color is often associated with calmness, gentleness, and a vintage or delicate aesthetic.
  • The powder blue sky at dawn promised a peaceful day.

Variants and Related Words

• Powder-blue (hyphenated adjective): An alternative spelling, especially common when used attributively before a noun.
  • She chose a powder-blue dress for the occasion.

Synonyms

• Adjective/Noun: Baby blue, sky blue, light blue, pastel blue.
  • Note: While similar, "baby blue" is often slightly brighter and purer, while "powder blue" typically has a more greyish or muted tone.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• None directly associated: "Powder blue" is primarily a color term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is largely descriptive.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue

Noun

1. a pale blue color with grey in it

Từ đồng nghĩa

• powdery-blue