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Synonyms & Similar Words
baby blue
sky blue
light blue
pale blue
blue grey
steel grey
cerulean
azure
cobalt blue
navy blue
royal blue
periwinkle
sapphire
indigo
cyan
teal
turquoise
aqua
bluish
blueish
glaucous
powdery
dusty
smoky
hazy
cloudy
misty
pale
faded
washed out
pastel
gentle
soft
serene
calming
soothing
peaceful
tranquil
quiet
still
gentle
delicate
dainty
lovely
pretty
charming
attractive
alluring
blue violet
blue green
blue purple
silvery
greyish
bluish grey
grey blue
blue grey.
Meaning of Powder Blue
The primary meaning of "Powder Blue" is a pale blue color.
Definitions
- A pale blue color, typically a soft and serene shade reminiscent of a clear sky on a sunny day.
- A color term used to describe a range of blue hues, from a pale, gentle blue to a slightly greyish or purplish blue.
Etymology of Powder Blue
The term "Powder Blue" originates from the 17th-century practice of coloring fabrics with powdered smalt, a blue pigment made from glass containing cobalt oxide.
The word "powder" refers to the powdered form of the pigment, while "blue" describes the color itself.
Historically, the term "Powder Blue" was used to describe a range of blue shades, from pale and gentle to deeper and richer hues.
Example Uses
- The baby's nursery was painted a soothing powder blue to create a calming atmosphere.
- The model wore a stunning powder blue evening gown to the awards ceremony.
- The clear sky on a sunny day was a brilliant powder blue, with just a few wispy clouds drifting lazily across it.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dark blue
navy blue
black
dark grey
charcoal
coal
ink
soot
ebony
onyx
jet
raven
inky
gloomy
somber
dismal
dreary
murky
muddy
dirty
dull
faded
washed out
bleak
harsh
jarring
loud
bright
bold
vibrant
fiery
blazing
scorching
burning
fiery
flaming
scarlet
crimson
ruby
garnet
vermilion
cerise
magenta
fuchsia
burgundy
maroon
claret
crimson
carmine.