slate blue

The term "slate blue" is derived from the bluish-grey hue of slate rock and is used to describe a specific muted blue color.

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Definition

B2General

(common)A muted blue color with a grayish tint, resembling slate rock.

Example

She chose a slate blue dress for the evening event.

C1Design

(technical)A medium-dark blue with a subdued gray undertone, often used for its sophisticated and calming effect.

Example

The walls were painted in slate blue to create a tranquil atmosphere.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slate blue":

slate gray slate black steel blue slate pencil dark blue light blue sky blue ice blue baby blue small blue navy blue cadet blue sky-blue pink half blue saxe blue royal blue eggshell blue deep blue duck-egg blue sage green robin's-egg blue blue green abyssal blue powder blue peacock blue cobalt blue midnight blue full blue petrol blue cornflower blue