cobalt blue

noun

1

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

2

: a strong greenish blue

Examples of cobalt blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The instrumentation adopts the Tambour’s graphic language, using cobalt blue dials and orange markings. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Inspired by Celine’s spring/summer 2026 runway, look to acidic yellow and cobalt blue as a compelling duo for your weekend wardrobe. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

The hem of the pants landed right at the top of the shoes, offering a peek of her bespoke Eliot Zed kitten heel pumps in cobalt blue. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

After appearing on the red carpet in a high-drama red gown, the actress changed into a sultry cobalt blue number from the Tom Ford Resort 2026 line. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cobalt blue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
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• anew
• askew
• baboo
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• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou