steel blue

noun

1
: a grayish blue
2
: any of the blue colors assumed by steel at various temperatures in tempering

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Some of Bella's standout swimsuit looks included a retro brown polka-dot bikini, a steel blue one-piece swimsuit, and a metallic bikini that showed off her and. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 31 May 2026 Foliage also varies considerably, with lush green, golden yellow, and steel blue varieties available. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 July 2025 In Tuesday’s opening, Dominguez was dressed in a dark, gray suit and steel blue tie, with his haircut was neatly tapered and kept long at the collar. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025 The main-floor homeowner’s suite is a serene retreat with light steel blue walls and a spa-like bathroom with a marble steam shower. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steel blue

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of steel blue was in 1803

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“Steel blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20blue. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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