electric blue

noun

1. a vivid, light-to-moderate blue color.

electric blue

noun

1. 1. a strong metallic blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      an electric-blue evening dress

Word History and Origins

Origin of electric blue¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Southern California beaches have recently experienced a “red tide” bloom of microscopic algae known as dinoflagellate, which give the ocean a rusty brown hue during the day and an electric blue glow when agitated by waves or other movement at night.

From Los Angeles Times

For more than a week straight, photographers, scientists and adventure seekers alike have captured dazzling images of an electric blue light emitting from Southern California’s waves at night.

From Los Angeles Times

Roan jumped around in a hot pink and electric blue lucha libre wrestler’s outfit made of latex, with iridescent leather accessories including a belt, mask, shin guards and wrist and upper arm cuffs.

From Los Angeles Times

DJ Cassidy, the Californian sporting an electric blue suit, stole the show.

From Los Angeles Times

“Electric Blue,” Pioneers Go East Collective’s contribution to the same bill, was almost all talk: recitations of poems, speeches and court testimony by Allen Ginsberg; memories of the Human Be-In and Chicago in 1967.

From New York Times