powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

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The winter palette is filled with saturated blues and jewel tones; the summer palette features powder blues and soft reds. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Gold decals and silver chrome are futuristic and edgy, while butter yellow and powder blue give a surprising nod to the ‘60s. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026 This oversized fit, which comes in an array of colors (think bubblegum pink, cherry, and powder blue), is ideal for long-haul travel when comfort is key. — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Sheeran rocked a powder blue tux with a T-shirt and Nike sneakers, while Seaborn wore a yellow dress with platform heels and a silver clutch. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder blue

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of powder blue was in 1896

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powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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