powder blue

noun

1. a pale blue diluted with gray.

powder blue

noun

1. 1. a dusty pale blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a powder-blue coat

Other Words From

• powder-blue adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of powder blue¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Less than two months later, Matlock was wearing the number again in the Chargers’ powder blue and gold.

From Los Angeles Times

Watching and rooting for the Chargers and Herbert from afar for the last several years, Riley was thrilled to see his former player back in powder blue as a coach.

From Los Angeles Times

Luis Perez, a Chula Vista native who grew up a lifelong Chargers fan, now finds himself donning the powder blue and potentially stepping into a starting role in the second week of the preseason.

From Los Angeles Times

Garcia cannot wait for the day she gets to don the powder blue uniform.

From Los Angeles Times

She wore a white mini skirt, a sparkly white boa, and a powder blue halter top with matching cowboy boots.

From Salon