powder blue

Dusty sky shade

Powder blue is a pale, soft shade of blue with a slightly grayish or muted quality—the color of a clear but hazy sky.

The name comes from the powdered smalt once used as a blue pigment.

It appears frequently in fashion and interior design: a powder blue bridesmaid dress, powder blue nursery walls.

hue

sky

Visible overhead expanse

robin's egg · azure · faded denim · glacier

calm

serenity

Undisturbed mental quietude

peace · softness · gentleness · zen · quietude · harmony · restfulness · meditation · repose · stillness

decor

accent wall

Contrasting room surface

shabby chic · coastal · nursery · bathroom tile · vase · ceramic · cottage · French provincial · upholstery · wallpaper

fashion

dress shirt

Formal button-up top

sundress · tie · oxford · spring collection · preppy · Easter · linen suit · wedding · polo · cardigan

nursery

baby blanket

Soft covering for infants

swaddle · layette · booties · pacifier · bib · infant · rattle · diaper bag · stroller · playpen

Categories
Opposites
color saturation/intensity

powder blueelectric blue

Bright, intense cyan shade

hot pink · vivid · bold · saturated · cobalt blue

color warmth/temperature

powder blueburnt orange

Warm brownish-red hue

rust · coral · terracotta · amber · crimson

blue spectrum depth

powder bluenavy

Maritime military force

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

Family

blue, powder, powdered, gunpowder, powders, baby powder, powdering, talcum powder, chili powder

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G