cobalt blue

noun

1
: a greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina
2
: a strong greenish blue

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The star, styled by Coco Fontaine, donned a cobalt blue blazer and baggy jeans, which eventually revealed a plaid bra top underneath—tartan princess vibes by way of Miss Claire Sullivan (who also dressed Addison Rae in a brilliant pink tutu) and custom Victoria’s Secret. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026 With flower hues ranging from white to deep cobalt blue, and silvery foliage, this colorful perennial is a showstopper. Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026 There Ferreira wore a bold cobalt blue corseted gown designed by Zac Posen. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 As for colors, the Abound SR comes in cobalt blue, black, and purple. Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cobalt blue

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cobalt blue was in 1835

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“Cobalt blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobalt%20blue. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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