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Synonyms & Similar Words
azure
cerulean
sky blue
cobalt blue
navy blue
royal blue
baby blue
periwinkle
indigo
sapphire
turquoise
teal
cyan
steel blue
robin's egg blue
powder blue
cornflower
bluebell
forget-me-not
gentian
hyacinth
iris
lapis lazuli
midnight blue
prussian blue
slate blue
steel grey blue
blue grey
Meaning of Cornflower Blue
The primary meaning of "Cornflower Blue" refers to a pale blue color reminiscent of the flower of the same name.
Definitions
- A pale blue colour, typically a bright and vivid shade.
- * A colour resembling that of a cornflower, a small annual flowering plant with blue flowers.
Etymology of Cornflower Blue
The term "Cornflower Blue" originates from the colour of the cornflower, a flower that has been a symbol in various cultures, including ancient Egypt and Greece.
The word "cornflower" comes from the Old English words "corn" and "flēor", and the colour term "blue" has its roots in Old English "blæc", which also meant dark or shiny.
Example Uses
- The designer chose a cornflower blue for the wedding invitations to match the bridesmaid dresses.
- * The bright cornflower blue of the summer sky was a perfect backdrop for the outdoor festival.
- * Her eyes sparkled with a cornflower blue intensity as she talked about her passion for art.