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What is another word for Powder Blue? – 305 Powder Blue Synonyms

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    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.