baby blue

Soft sky shade

Baby blue is a pale, soft shade of blue, like the color traditionally associated with newborn boys: The nursery was painted baby blue.

The term also appears as an adjective: baby-blue eyes.

In the plural, baby blues can refer to eyes of this color or, informally, to postpartum depression.

color

robin's egg

azure · aqua · forget-me-not · chambray · serenity

nursery

layette

Newborn's clothing collection

onesie · blanket · swaddle · pacifier · stroller · rattle · bib · gender reveal · shower · newborn

mood

calm

Free from agitation

serene · tranquil · peaceful · delicate · innocent · tender · dreamy · airy · light · ethereal

fashion

pastel

Pale, gentle shade

prom · blouse · cardigan · oxford · linen · seersucker · chiffon · cashmere · nail polish · eyeshadow

Categories
Opposites
color depth/saturation

baby bluenavy

Maritime military force

navy blue · dark blue · midnight blue · deep blue · royal blue

color temperature/tone

baby blueorange

Citrus with segments

burnt orange · rust · coral · amber · scarlet

gendered color association

baby bluebaby pink

Very pale rose shade

pink · blush pink · soft pink · pastel pink · rose

Family

blue, baby, blues, babies, blueprint, babyish, babying, blueberry, bluebird

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G