powder blues

Pale sky shades

Powder blues are a light, soft shade of blue resembling the color of pale sky or certain powdered pigments.

The term often appears in fashion and design contexts: The bridesmaids wore powder blues.

In American football, powder blues refers specifically to the light blue alternate uniforms worn by teams like the Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers are wearing the powder blues tonight.

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robin's egg · colored · faded denim · chromatic · pastel · soft palette · serenity · baby shower · shade · tint · tones · hue · pigment · color theory · fabric dyeing · retro design · nostalgia · ceramic glaze

Opposites
color saturation/intensity

powder blueselectric blue

Bright, intense cyan shade

royal blue · bright blue · bold colors · hot pink · cobalt blue

color value/darkness

powder bluesnavy

Maritime military force

navy blue · dark blue · midnight blue · deep blue · black

color temperature

powder bluesburnt orange

Warm brownish-red hue

rust · terracotta · crimson · scarlet · gold

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G