cobalt blue

noun

1
: a greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina
2
: a strong greenish blue

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Brunson opted for a cobalt blue sleeveless gown from Carolina Herrera’s resort 2025 collection, pairing it with monochromatic pointed toe heels and a silver belt — a departure from the pink belt and pink heels it was shown with on the runway in Mexico City last November. Marissa Muller, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025 Or cobalt blue pants, an orange sweater, and a green beanie is a Disney Bound for Goofy. Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024 With 286 rooms, the hotel’s modern, clean design keeps some of the building’s original details, such as the cobalt blue chandeliers from the main dining room. Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024 Their colors of choice include browns, blues and greens on their handbag styles—like a bright cobalt blue for their Lady Tote or their Box Tote in green. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cobalt blue 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cobalt blue was in 1835

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“Cobalt blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobalt%20blue. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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