slate blue

noun

: a grayish-blue color

Examples of slate blue in a Sentence

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At this home near the beach, the gray tone in the deck complements the slate blue shake siding and the classic white railing echoes the paint on the windows and trim. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 Other colors that are currently priced under $50 include slate blue, orchid pink, storm cloud gray, and an earthy green. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 The men looked dapper in blue suits; Rande, 62, wore slate blue with a white button-down shirt and a tan belt and shoes. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 Color choices include slate blue, arctic white, and black. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for slate blue

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slate blue was in 1796

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“Slate blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slate%20blue. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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