dustblu

noun

dust·​blu

plural -s

: a pale blue that is redder and darker than average powder blue, redder and duller than Sistine, and redder, stronger, and slightly darker than average cadet gray

Word History

Etymology

dust entry 1 + blu, alteration of blue

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