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dustblu

noun dust·blu

Definition of dustblu

plural -s
: a pale blue that is redder and darker than average powder blue, redder and duller than Sistine, and redder, stronger, and slightly darker than average cadet gray

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Origin and Etymology of dustblu

1dust + blu, alteration of blue

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