powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

Examples of powder blue in a Sentence

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Any light color with a creamy softness to it (think lilac, baby pink and powder blue) is a pastel. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025 And then, three, [seeing] the ‘Hoodie’ in a [Michael] Jordan Tar Heel powder blue. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024 Beneath the blazer of her suited look, Queen Letizia opted for a powder blue blouse featuring a statement Lavallière element. Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025 From floor-to-ceiling powder blue bathrooms to shades of pink used on every aspect of the kitchen—including appliances—these hues made their mark on the decade. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for powder blue

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of powder blue was in 1896

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“Powder blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder%20blue. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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