cobalt blue
noun
1
: a greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina
2
: a strong greenish blue
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The cobalt blue, ruby red, and emerald green are gorgeous for a festive Christmas tablescape, while pink, green, and purple are perfect for a spring occasion or Easter.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
The cobalt blue ski suit is a classic take on American skiing, while the stark white set is another timeless approach for a fashion-forward mountain look.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2024
The opposite effect can be said of turquoise, which runs slightly warmer (closer to yellow) than a rich cobalt blue.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
The cobalt blue ski suit is a classic take on American skiing, while the stark white set is another timeless approach for a fashion-forward mountain look.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2024
The opposite effect can be said of turquoise, which runs slightly warmer (closer to yellow) than a rich cobalt blue.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Cobalt blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobalt%20blue. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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