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Synonyms & Similar Words
sky blue
baby blue
powder blue
periwinkle
azure
cerulean
cobalt blue
navy blue
royal blue
steel blue
robin's egg blue
teal
turquoise
cyan
indigo
sapphire
blue-green
aqua
blue-violet
cornflower blue
forget-me-not
blue-grey
slate blue
prussian blue
blue-black
gentian
hyacinth
lilac-blue
misty blue
moonblue
skywards
Meaning of Pale Blue
The primary meaning of "Pale Blue" refers to a light blue color.
Definitions
- A light blue color, typically a mixture of blue and white.
- * A color term used to describe something that has a bluish hue but is not deeply saturated.
Etymology of Pale Blue
The term "Pale Blue" originates from the combination of "pale," meaning light in color or shade, and "blue," which comes from Old French "bleu," derived from the Germanic word "blao," also the source of the Modern English word "blue."
Historically, the term has been used in art, design, and fashion to describe a specific shade of blue that is lighter and less saturated than other blues.
Example Uses
- The pale blue walls of the nursery provided a soothing atmosphere for the baby.
- * The pale blue color of the sky on a clear summer day is uplifting.
- * The artist mixed a pale blue pigment to create a sense of depth in the painting.