peacock blue

Vivid greenish cyan

Peacock blue is a deep greenish-blue color resembling the iridescent neck feathers of a male peacock.

The shade sits between blue and teal, with a jewel-like richness: a peacock blue evening gown, walls painted peacock blue.

color

teal

Shade between aqua, cyan

sapphire · cobalt · cyan · aquamarine · ultramarine · lapis · indigo · navy · beryl · jewel tone

iridescence

shimmer

Tremulous, wavering light

metallic · opalescent · nacreous · pearlescent · holographic · glinting · reflective · brilliant · gleaming · radiant

opulence

luxurious

Marked by costly elegance

velvety · silken · gilded · elegant · regal · majestic · decadent · palatial · lavish · plush

oceanic

lagoon

Sheltered coastal shallows

marine · aquatic · grotto · tide pool · bioluminescence · sea glass · nautical

exotic

sari

Wrapped South Asian dress

  • mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
  • mandalaCircular spiritual diagram
  • hennaPlant-derived body dye

silk · pashmina · lotus · incense · bazaar · spices · jasmine · kohl · mehndi · batik

Categories
Opposites
color intensity/saturation

peacock bluepastel blue

Soft, light cyan shade

powder blue · dusty blue · dusty rose · faded denim · greige

color temperature/hue

peacock blueburnt orange

Warm brownish-red hue

rust · terracotta · coral · tangerine · copper

color character/mood

peacock bluebeige

Pale sandy brown

ecru · cream · off-white · khaki · oatmeal

Family

blue, blues, peacock, bluish, bluebird, cock, peacocks, peahen, peafowl

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G