powder blue
/'paudəblju:/
Definition
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.
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.
Adjective
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of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue
Noun
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a pale blue color with grey in it
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