cobalt blue
noun
1
: a greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina
2
: a strong greenish blue
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Bags like the Ölend Brooklyn Bag and the Telfar Shopping Bag come in a rainbow of shades, from metallic lavender to coral leather and cobalt blue suede.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Instead of sticking to predictable black or tan pairs, everyone’s gravitating toward punchy shades like cherry red, cobalt blue, and neon green to wake up otherwise simple outfits.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Even Hermès’ Kelly Hobo — a classic handbag — gets refreshed with a strong burst of vivid cobalt blue styled with a classic silk scarf as a decorative accent.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Instead of sticking to predictable black or tan pairs, everyone’s gravitating toward punchy shades like cherry red, cobalt blue, and neon green to wake up otherwise simple outfits.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Even Hermès’ Kelly Hobo — a classic handbag — gets refreshed with a strong burst of vivid cobalt blue styled with a classic silk scarf as a decorative accent.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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“Cobalt blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobalt%20blue. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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