cobalt blue
noun
1
: a greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina
2
: a strong greenish blue
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On the spring 2026 runways, cobalt blue, also known as IKB, or colloquially Klein Blue (per the artist Yves Klein) made a significant statement—reflecting the broader shift toward expressive dressing.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The first features a pair of vibrant cobalt blue Augusto Bozzi chairs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Canary yellow, purple and cobalt blue provide a cool, bright and punchy color palette for pieces like circle skirts and statement outerwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter-button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The first features a pair of vibrant cobalt blue Augusto Bozzi chairs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Canary yellow, purple and cobalt blue provide a cool, bright and punchy color palette for pieces like circle skirts and statement outerwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter-button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Cobalt blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobalt%20blue. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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